adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIMPLICITY FLIES AWAY, AND INIQUITY COMES AT LONG STRIDES UPON US.”
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
AWAYadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SIMPLICITY FLIES AWAY, AND INIQUITY COMES AT LONG STRIDES UPON US.”
BACKadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
COMESnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading SIMPLICITY FLIES AWAY, AND INIQUITY COMES AT LONG STRIDES UPON US.”
CONTEMPLATEverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
EXAMPLESnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
FETCHEDverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
FLIESnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading SIMPLICITY FLIES AWAY, AND INIQUITY COMES AT LONG STRIDES UPON US.”
FOREFATHERSnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
GROWverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
INIQUITYnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading SIMPLICITY FLIES AWAY, AND INIQUITY COMES AT LONG STRIDES UPON US.”
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
LONGadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading SIMPLICITY FLIES AWAY, AND INIQUITY COMES AT LONG STRIDES UPON US.”
LOOKverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
LookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
OPPORTUNEadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
PASSEDverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
SIMPLICITYnounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading SIMPLICITY FLIES AWAY, AND INIQUITY COMES AT LONG STRIDES UPON US.”
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
STRIDESnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading SIMPLICITY FLIES AWAY, AND INIQUITY COMES AT LONG STRIDES UPON US.”
TnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
THINadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
TIMESnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “'T IS OPPORTUNE TO LOOK BACK UPON OLD TIMES, AND CONTEMPLATE OUR FOREFATHERS.
USpronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SIMPLICITY FLIES AWAY, AND INIQUITY COMES AT LONG STRIDES UPON US.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading But to those whose nearest were aunts and uncles, a special attitude of mind may be allowed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
WORLDnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading GREAT EXAMPLES GROW THIN, AND TO BE FETCHED FROM THE PASSED WORLD.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Looking back to those days of old, ere the gate shut behind me, I can see now that to children with a proper equipment of parents these things would have worn a different aspect.
