advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He saw their anxiety, and took advantage of their fears to hide his weakness.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He saw their anxiety, and took advantage of their fears to hide his weakness.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I'm better, though, than I have been.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
bringsverbUS /brɪŋz/
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
drowsinessnounUS /ˈdraʊzinəs/
a very sleepy state
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
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 He saw their anxiety, and took advantage of their fears to hide his weakness.
FETTERSnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I'm better, though, than I have been.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw their anxiety, and took advantage of their fears to hide his weakness.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He saw their anxiety, and took advantage of their fears to hide his weakness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
I'm
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From this reading I'm better, though, than I have been.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
impairedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperd/
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
Jocelyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw their anxiety, and took advantage of their fears to hide his weakness.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I'm better, though, than I have been.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I'm better, though, than I have been.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw their anxiety, and took advantage of their fears to hide his weakness.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He saw their anxiety, and took advantage of their fears to hide his weakness.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
untastedadjective
still full
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
VIEWLESSadjective
not having or expressing opinions or views
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He saw their anxiety, and took advantage of their fears to hide his weakness.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading VIEWLESS FETTERS Although Mr. Jocelyn had retired so early and slept heavily until an hour that at the farmhouse was late, the reader knows that his sleep was not the natural repose which brings freshness and elasticity.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife and Mildred, however, did not know this, and his languor, continued drowsiness, and depression, which even much effort could not disguise, confirmed their dread of an impending illness.
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he sighed, in response to their gentle solicitude as he pushed away his almost untasted breakfast, "I suppose my health has been impaired by worry of mind and the heat in town.
