adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
APPLICATIONnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
concenterverb
bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
correctverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
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 It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
qualifyverbUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪ/
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
straitened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
sweetenverbUS /ˈswiːtən/
make sweeter in taste
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
twelve-sous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poor man, as he was not straitened for time, had given it here in a larger dose.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It is enough, the beggar gained two twelve-sous pieces, and they can best tell the rest who have gained much greater matters by it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is certain he had a way of bringing it into less form for the many sudden causes he had to do with in the streets; but how he contrived to correct, sweeten, concenter, and qualify it--I vex not my spirit with the inquiry.
witheringadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading APPLICATION We get forward in the world not so much by doing services as receiving them.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You take a withering twig and put it in the ground, and then you water it because you have planted it.
