adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading Her regular contributions to the magazine enhanced her reputation, and broadened the sphere of her influence.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
CeresnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
(Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading Her regular contributions to the magazine enhanced her reputation, and broadened the sphere of her influence.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
Demophoon
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From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
Edna
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From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
embodiesverbUS /emˈbɑːdiz/
third-person singular of “embody” — represent in bodily form
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading Her regular contributions to the magazine enhanced her reputation, and broadened the sphere of her influence.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
exemplifyverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪ/
be characteristic of
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
HarshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
HimpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
inadvertencenounUS /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Her regular contributions to the magazine enhanced her reputation, and broadened the sphere of her influence.
InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Her regular contributions to the magazine enhanced her reputation, and broadened the sphere of her influence.
Metanira
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From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
mythnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
ProfoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Her regular contributions to the magazine enhanced her reputation, and broadened the sphere of her influence.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Her regular contributions to the magazine enhanced her reputation, and broadened the sphere of her influence.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
short-sighted
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From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Her regular contributions to the magazine enhanced her reputation, and broadened the sphere of her influence.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Greek myth concerning Demophoon embodies a valuable truth, which the literary career of Edna Earl was destined to exemplify.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Profoundly impressed by the conviction that she held her talent in trust, she worked steadily, looking neither to the right nor left, but keeping her eyes fixed upon that day when she should be called to render an account to Him who would demand His own with interest.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.
