adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
ADVERSITYnounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading DEEP ARE THE PURPOSES OF ADVERSITY.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEEP ARE THE PURPOSES OF ADVERSITY.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
DEEPadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading DEEP ARE THE PURPOSES OF ADVERSITY.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
MereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
NannynounUS /ˈnæni/
a woman who is the custodian of children
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEEP ARE THE PURPOSES OF ADVERSITY.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
packetsnounUS /ˈpækɪts/
plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
PURPOSESnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading DEEP ARE THE PURPOSES OF ADVERSITY.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
Sobieski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
Thaddeus
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From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEEP ARE THE PURPOSES OF ADVERSITY.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Mere personal privations, induced by his fallen fortunes, excited little uneasiness in the mind of Thaddeus.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Heaven only knows by what means I shall pay these heavy charges."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading As he never had derived peculiar gratification from the enjoyment of a magnificent house, splendid table, and numerous attendants, he was contented in the field, where he slept on the bare ground, and snatched his hasty meals at uncertain intervals.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Next morning, when the Count Sobieski unfolded the several packets of papers which were put into his hands by little Nanny, he laid them one after the other on the table, and sighing heavily, said to himself, "Now comes the bitterness of poverty!
