adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a refuge to me in all my troubles.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
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 This was a refuge to me in all my troubles.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
buriedadjectiveUS /ˈberid/
placed in a grave
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
calamitiesnounUS /kəˈlæmətiz/
plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading To obtain relief I went and threw myself on the grass in the park.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To obtain relief I went and threw myself on the grass in the park.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was a refuge to me in all my troubles.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading To obtain relief I went and threw myself on the grass in the park.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading To obtain relief I went and threw myself on the grass in the park.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To obtain relief I went and threw myself on the grass in the park.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading To obtain relief I went and threw myself on the grass in the park.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading This was a refuge to me in all my troubles.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading To obtain relief I went and threw myself on the grass in the park.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
sweet-scentedadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a refuge to me in all my troubles.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading To obtain relief I went and threw myself on the grass in the park.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading This was a refuge to me in all my troubles.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I buried my face in my hands; and I never remember having suffered more in any of the calamities of my life, though some that I had to bear afterward were very real.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The constraint that I was enduring was so alien to my habits and so beyond my strength that I came nigh to fainting.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To obtain relief I went and threw myself on the grass in the park.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading These mighty oaks, this moss which had clung to their branches through the centuries, these pale, sweet-scented wild flowers, emblems of secret sorrow, these were the friends of my childhood, and these alone I had found the same in social as in savage life.
