adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it a mystery to you?" was asked, with something of surprise in the questioner's tone.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
HimpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
Markland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
questioner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is it a mystery to you?" was asked, with something of surprise in the questioner's tone.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Is it a mystery to you?" was asked, with something of surprise in the questioner's tone.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Is it a mystery to you?" was asked, with something of surprise in the questioner's tone.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Is it a mystery to you?" was asked, with something of surprise in the questioner's tone.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Is it a mystery to you?" was asked, with something of surprise in the questioner's tone.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading "There are times," replied Mrs. Markland, "when I can see a harmony, an order, a beauty in every thing; but my vision does not always remain clear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading SOME incidents interrupted the conversation at this point, and when it flowed on again, it was in a slightly varied channel, and gradually changed from the abstract into matters of more personal interest.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Ah! if we could ever be content to do our duty in the present, and leave results to Him who cares for us with an infinite love!"
WilletnounUS /ˈwɪlɪt/
large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Is it a mystery to you?" was asked, with something of surprise in the questioner's tone.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading "What a mystery is life!" exclaimed Mrs. Markland, the words following an observation that fell from the lips of Mr. Willet.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is it a mystery to you?" was asked, with something of surprise in the questioner's tone.
