agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
anginanounUS /ænˈdʒaɪnə/
any disease of the throat or fauces marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading The time of my end approaches.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
delusiveadjective
inappropriate to reality or facts
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading For I foresee when I shall die, and everything that will happen in my last moments.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The time of my end approaches.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading For I foresee when I shall die, and everything that will happen in my last moments.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading For I foresee when I shall die, and everything that will happen in my last moments.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading For I foresee when I shall die, and everything that will happen in my last moments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading For I foresee when I shall die, and everything that will happen in my last moments.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For I foresee when I shall die, and everything that will happen in my last moments.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The time of my end approaches.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The time of my end approaches.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
outweighverbUS /ˈaʊtweɪ/
be heavier than
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
pectoris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
previsionnoun
a prophetic vision (as in a dream)
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The time of my end approaches.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time of my end approaches.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
UnlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading For I foresee when I shall die, and everything that will happen in my last moments.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading If it were to be otherwise--if I were to live on to the age most men desire and provide for--I should for once have known whether the miseries of delusive expectation can outweigh the miseries of true prevision.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have lately been subject to attacks of _angina pectoris_; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence.
