adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
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 Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Mr. Wilding's health was in a bad way.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A man haunted by twin ghosts, he became deeply depressed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
CornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
CrippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A man haunted by twin ghosts, he became deeply depressed.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading A man haunted by twin ghosts, he became deeply depressed.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
forbore
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From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading A man haunted by twin ghosts, he became deeply depressed.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading A man haunted by twin ghosts, he became deeply depressed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mr. Wilding's health was in a bad way.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Wilding's health was in a bad way.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man haunted by twin ghosts, he became deeply depressed.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wilding's health was in a bad way.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
patriarchaladjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/
characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading A man haunted by twin ghosts, he became deeply depressed.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He might have overcome the shock he had sustained in the one great affection of his life, or he might have overcome his consciousness of being in the enjoyment of another man's property; but the two together were too much for him.
UnderlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Wilding's health was in a bad way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, the simple pleasures and small jests of Cripple Corner were not destined to have a long life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Underlying them from the first was a serious matter, which every member of the patriarchal family knew of, but which, by tacit agreement, all forbore to speak of.
Wilding's
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From this reading Mr. Wilding's health was in a bad way.
