adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
forgiveverbUS /fərˈɡɪv/
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “How will he look?
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
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From this reading “How will he look?
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
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 Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “How will he look?
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
outliveverbUS /ˌaʊtˈlɪv/
live longer than
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading What will he say?
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What will he say?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “How will he look?
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Can anything make us forget and be happy again?” were the first questions Rose asked herself as soon as she woke from the brief sleep which followed a long, sad vigil.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It seemed as if the whole world must be changed because a trouble darkened it for her.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was too young yet to know how possible it is to forgive much greater sins than this, forget far heavier disappointments, outlive higher hopes, and bury loves compared to which hers was but a girlish fancy.
