adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
Claridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
DavynounUS /ˈdeɪvi/
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
egoistnoun
a conceited and self-centered person
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
InwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
self-assumed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once David's destiny and career were his own peculiar and self-assumed responsibility.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading He had grown very old in appearance, and his quiet face was almost painfully white; but the eyes burned with more fire than in the past.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After David went to Egypt, however, his mind involuntarily formed the resolution that "Davy and God should work it out together."
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading "Inwardly convicted," he had wrenched the lad away from the natural circumstances of his life, and created a scheme of existence for him out of his own conscience--a pious egoist.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading With the passing years new feelings had grown up in the heart of Luke Claridge.
