adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
calamitousadjectiveUS /kəˈlæmətəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
compensateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
adjust for
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
enhanceverbUS /enˈhæns/
increase
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
helplessadjectiveUS /ˈhelpləs/
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
RevolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
SixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sound of war had been heard, but it was at such a distance as to enhance our enjoyment by affording objects of comparison.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Indians were repulsed on the one side, and Canada was conquered on the other.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Four children, three of whom were of an age to compensate, by their personal and mental progress, the cares of which they had been, at a more helpless age, the objects, exercised my brother's tenderness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Revolutions and battles, however calamitous to those who occupied the scene, contributed in some sort to our happiness, by agitating our minds with curiosity, and furnishing causes of patriotic exultation.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Six years of uninterrupted happiness had rolled away, since my brother's marriage.
