adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
covenantnounUS /ˈkʌvənənt/
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
DAY'SnounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
fortifyingverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
heartenedverbUS /ˈhɑːrtənd/
past form of “hearten” — give encouragement to
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
leavennounUS /ˈlevən/
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
mercenarynounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
PriestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
rigorsnounUS /ˈrɪɡərz/
plural of “rigor” — something hard to endure
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
sweeteningnounUS /ˈswiːtənɪŋ/
something added to foods to make them taste sweeter
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The tie which began in a mercenary agreement had seemingly broken its bonds, and in lieu, through the leaven of human love, a new covenant had been adopted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
waifs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lads bent anew to their tasks with a cheerfulness which made work mere play, sweetening their frugal fare, and bringing restful sleep.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading If a firing line of veteran soldiers can be heartened, surely the spirit and courage of orphan waifs needed fortifying against the coming winter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The elements have laughed at the hopes and ambitions of a conqueror, and an invincible army has trailed its banners in the snow, unable to cope with the rigors of the frost king.
WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK The brief visit of Priest proved a tonic to the boys.
