adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
Barren's
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From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
beholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/
see with attention
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
GodsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
ill-luck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
malignadjectiveUS /məˈlaɪn/
evil or harmful in nature or influence
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
meannessnounUS /ˈmiːnnəs/
the quality of being deliberately mean
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
persecuteverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːt/
cause to suffer
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
PowersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
PurcellnounUS /pərˈsel/
English organist at Westminster Abbey and composer of many theatrical pieces (1659-1695)
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
reproaching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The reproaching of Providence by a man of full growth, comes to some extent from his meanness, and chiefly from his pride.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It had become the habit of Sir Purcell Barren's mind to behold himself as under a peculiarly malign shadow.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He remembers that the old Gods selected great heroes whom to persecute, and it is his compensation for material losses to conceive himself a distinguished mark for the Powers of air.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is a man among our actors here who may not be known to you.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Very young men do the same, if they are much afflicted: but this is because they are still boys enough to have the natural sense to be ashamed of ill-luck, even when they lack courage to struggle against it.
