adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
breakfast-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He eat sparingly at the breakfast-table, and with only a slight relish.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading He eat sparingly at the breakfast-table, and with only a slight relish.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He eat sparingly at the breakfast-table, and with only a slight relish.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
Markland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
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 THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He eat sparingly at the breakfast-table, and with only a slight relish.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading He eat sparingly at the breakfast-table, and with only a slight relish.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He eat sparingly at the breakfast-table, and with only a slight relish.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading He eat sparingly at the breakfast-table, and with only a slight relish.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
strokenounUS /stroʊk/
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
sunnier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mother's daily duty, entered into from love to her children, soon lifted her mind into a sunnier region, and calmed her pulse to an even stroke.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
tranquillizingadjective
tending to soothe or tranquilize
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE memory of what passed between Mr. and Mrs. Markland remained distinct enough in both their minds, on the next morning, to produce thoughtfulness and reserve.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The night to each had been restless and wakeful; and in the snatches of sleep which came at weary intervals were dreams that brought no tranquillizing influence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the spirit of Markland was more disturbed, more restless, more dissatisfied with himself and every thing around him, than when first introduced to the reader's acquaintance.
