adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
Offences
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The next morning I took my daughter behind me, and set out on my return home.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I took every opportunity, from the prospect of a fine country, through which we passed, to observe how much kinder heaven was to us, than we to each other, and that the misfortunes of nature’s making were very few.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As we travelled along, I strove, by every persuasion, to calm her sorrows and fears, and to arm her with resolution to bear the presence of her offended mother.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading I assured her, that she should never perceive any change in my affections, and that during my life, which yet might be long, she might depend upon a guardian and an instructor.
