adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
acquaintanceshipnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
a relationship less intimate than friendship
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
deep-seatedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
flaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
readjustmentsnounUS /riəˈdʒʌstmənts/
plural of “readjustment” — the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In every formation of a fresh family group there must be readjustments of habit and of thought.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There are those who contend that friendship and mutual confidence are a firmer foundation for marriage than the emotion that we call love.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Two people who fancy they know each other intimately discover that they are in reality utter strangers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is true that a man and woman who join their hands and their fortunes because of a deep-seated, genuine, calm affection have a greater chance of lasting happiness than those who unite because of the spur of sudden, flaring passion.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They start a new acquaintanceship at the moment of marriage, and the wonder of it is that so many millions of them manage the thing with success.
