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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
CONTINUATIONnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
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convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading What can they--dare they-do to me?
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
JOURNALnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
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knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
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lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What can they--dare they-do to me?
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
SheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
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soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
SufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What can they--dare they-do to me?
they-do
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From this reading What can they--dare they-do to me?
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
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 What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have rarely in my life, till the last alarming days, known what it was to sustain a moment’s real sorrow.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If, therefore, I have sometimes abused prosperity, by murmuring at my unknown birth and uncertain rank in society, I will make amends by bearing my present real adversity with patience and courage, and, if I can, even with gaiety.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading What I called such, was, I am now well convinced, only the weariness of mind which, having nothing actually present to complain of, turns upon itself and becomes anxious about the past and the future; those periods with which human life has so little connexion, that Scripture itself hath said, ‘Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.’
