adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
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 It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
anomalynounUS /əˈnɑːməli/
deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
armchairsnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃerz/
plural of “armchair” — chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
dressing-gown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
listlessnessnoun
a feeling of lack of interest or energy
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
MarriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
snoresnounUS /snɔːrz/
plural of “snore” — the rattling noise produced when snoring
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this I do not think that I am stating an anomaly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
too-relaxing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
unconstrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈstreɪnd/
free from constraint
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Marriage, as it is now understood, is not exactly conducive to love.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
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 Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Love in marriage is, as a rule, too much at his ease; he stretches himself with too great listlessness in armchairs too well cushioned.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
yawnsnounUS /jɔːnz/
plural of “yawn” — an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
From this reading He assumes the unconstrained habits of dressing-gown and slippers; his digestion goes wrong, his appetite fails and of an evening, in the too-relaxing warmth of a nest, made for him, he yawns over his newspaper, goes to sleep, snores, and pines away.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading It is all very well, my sisters, to say, “But not at all--but how can it be, Father Z.?--you know nothing about it, reverend father.”
