used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
ask'd
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From this reading And shall its ask'd and promised resurrection In dreams of disappointed hope subside?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
dearly loved
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
the formal act of approving
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
dewdrops
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From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading And shall its ask'd and promised resurrection In dreams of disappointed hope subside?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading And shall its ask'd and promised resurrection In dreams of disappointed hope subside?
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 Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
divisible by two
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
ever-nascent
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From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
expireverbUS /ɪkˈspaɪr/
lose validity
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
forest'snounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
possessive form of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
future'snounUS /ˈfjuːtʃərz/
possessive form of “future” — the time yet to come
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And shall its ask'd and promised resurrection In dreams of disappointed hope subside?
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading And shall its ask'd and promised resurrection In dreams of disappointed hope subside?
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
resurrectionnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading And shall its ask'd and promised resurrection In dreams of disappointed hope subside?
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading And shall its ask'd and promised resurrection In dreams of disappointed hope subside?
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
very small
From this reading Has not our life a germ of real perfection, As holds the tiny seed the forest's pride?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Ten thousand nameless earthly aims pursuing, Hope we in vain the recompense to see, And must our total life expire in _doing_, And never find us leisure time _to be_?
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
watch'd
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From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
at the time that
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Long have we watch'd, and risen late and early, Rising to toil, and watching but to weep; When will the blessing come like dewdrops pearly, "On heaven's beloved ones even while they sleep?"
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Since life began, our life has been beginning, That ever-nascent future's treacherous vow; When shall we find, the weary contest winning A present treasure, an enduring _now_?
