adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
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From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
How
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From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
insensiblyadverb
in a numb manner; without feeling
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
minglesverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlz/
third-person singular of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
modifiesverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “modify” — make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
separatesnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How often does it change in every respect the current of our days on earth--ay! and affect eternity itself?
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
turbidadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbɪd/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading How often is it that a new acquaintance, begun under accidental circumstances, forms an epoch in life?
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading There, the waters of both are insensibly blended together--the clear and the turbid, the rough and the smooth, the rapid and the slow.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The point of time at which we form such an acquaintance is, in fact, the spot at which two streams meet.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each not only modifies the manner, and the direction, and the progress of the other with which it mingles, but even if any material object separates the united stream again into two, the individuality of both those that originally formed it is lost, and each is affected for ever by the progress they have had together.
