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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
afflicted
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
affliction
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
attention
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
begged
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
benefit
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
bid
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
bitterest
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
bowed
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
case
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From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
cherished
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
Chinese
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choicest
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
clergyman
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
company
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
console
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
dealer
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
Difficulties
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discourse
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
earthly
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
easy
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
endeavoured
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
entertain
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
feel
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
happiness
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
Head
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heart
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
helpnounUS /help/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
hoped
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
house
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
how
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
known
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
Language
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littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
London
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loss
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
man
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
Man's
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many
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
Marks
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mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
miserable
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
Misery
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more
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
much
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
narration
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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Old
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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
once
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
opportunity
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From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
others
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
own
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
paid
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
parish
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
pause
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
people
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
perfectly
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
perhaps
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
person
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
possible
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
practising
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From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
prey
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
provided
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
realize
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
realizing
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From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
reflections
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
resignation
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From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
resigned
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
respect
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
resulting
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
resumednounUS /ˈresumed/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
sat
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
set
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
solitary
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
sorrow
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
Story
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From this reading The Old Man's Story continued--Misery in the Head--The Strange Marks--Tea- dealer from London--Difficulties of the Chinese Language.
Strange
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From this reading The Old Man's Story continued--Misery in the Head--The Strange Marks--Tea- dealer from London--Difficulties of the Chinese Language.
talk
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
Tea
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From this reading The Old Man's Story continued--Misery in the Head--The Strange Marks--Tea- dealer from London--Difficulties of the Chinese Language.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Old Man's Story continued--Misery in the Head--The Strange Marks--Tea- dealer from London--Difficulties of the Chinese Language.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
there
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
things
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
thinkingnounUS /thinking/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
visited
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From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I sat solitary in the house, in which I had hoped in her company to realize the choicest earthly happiness, a prey to the bitterest reflections; many people visited, and endeavoured to console me--amongst them was the clergyman of the parish, who begged me to be resigned, and told me that it was good to be afflicted.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Within a little time he had an opportunity, in his own case, of practising resignation, and of realizing the benefit of being afflicted.
woman
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From this reading After another pause the old man once more resumed his narration:--"If ever there was a man perfectly miserable it was myself, after the loss of that cherished woman.
world
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From this reading I bowed my head, but I could not help thinking how easy it must be for those who feel no affliction, to bid others to be resigned, and to talk of the benefit resulting from sorrow; perhaps I should have paid more attention to his discourse than I did, provided he had been a person for whom it was possible to entertain much respect, but his own heart was known to be set on the things of this world.
