AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The philosopher could starve with equanimity, and be the stronger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without it, he would have been useless in this case of need.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
BORROWEDverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Without it, he would have been useless in this case of need.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
COMEverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The philosopher could starve with equanimity, and be the stronger.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
doctorialadjective
of or relating to a doctor or doctorate
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
dominonounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊ/
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading The philosopher could starve with equanimity, and be the stronger.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
Gower
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
GradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
hard-earned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Without it, he would have been useless in this case of need.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Without it, he would have been useless in this case of need.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
MAYmodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
MoneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
MORALadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Without it, he would have been useless in this case of need.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading The philosopher could starve with equanimity, and be the stronger.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
SHIRTnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
speckedadjective
having a pattern of dots
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading The philosopher could starve with equanimity, and be the stronger.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The philosopher could starve with equanimity, and be the stronger.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Without it, he would have been useless in this case of need.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
trudgeverbUS /trʌdʒ/
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
unexercised
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From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
ungrudged
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From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading But one had, it seemed here clearly, to put on harness and trudge along a line, if the unhappy were to have one's help.
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Without it, he would have been useless in this case of need.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Gradual experiences of his business among his fellows were teaching an exercised mind to learn in regions where minds unexercised were doctorial giants beside it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The philosopher could starve with equanimity, and be the stronger.
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without it, he would have been useless in this case of need.
woollyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading THE MORAL EFFECTS THAT MAY COME OF A BORROWED SHIRT Money of his father's enabled Gower to take the coach; and studies in fog, from the specked brown to the woolly white, and the dripping torn, were proposed to the traveller, whose preference of Nature's face did not arrest his observation of her domino and petticoats; across which blank sheets he curiously read backward, that he journeyed by the aid of his father's hard-earned, ungrudged piece of gold.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Without it, he would have been useless in this case of need.
