AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
blackbirdnounUS /ˈblækbərd/
any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
COWARDnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
deepenverbUS /ˈdiːpən/
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
LEARNEDadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
LESSadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
SUPPOSEDadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
THANconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
travailnounUS /trəˈveɪl/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suddenly, from the mysteries of sombre trees hard by, stole the plaintive notes of a blackbird singing, as it were, in poignant, sweet farewell:
wherein
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From this reading Thus I walked pensive through the solemn evening stillness, watching the shadows gathering and the sky slowly deepen to a glimmering dusk, wherein the first faint stars peeped.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading IN WHICH I LEARNED THAT I AM LESS OF A COWARD THAN I HAD SUPPOSED There is, I think, a wistful sadness in the fall of evening, a vague regret for the fading glories of the day which, passing out of our lives for ever, leaves us so much the richer or poorer, the nobler or more unworthy, according to the use we have made of the opportunities it has offered us for the doing of good or evil.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading 'This day, with its joys and sorrows, its pain and travail, its possibilities for works good or evil, is passed away.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading O ye that grieve for chances lost or wasted, that sorrow for wrongs done or good undone, be comforted.
