used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a soul-secret was this of Shakespeare's.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
completely unclothed
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
uttered without voice
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
endlesslyadverbUS /ˈendləsli/
continuing forever without end
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
at any time
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
festivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
fumingverbUS /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
impotent-bitter
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From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Think of it!
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
realistnounUS /ˈriːəlɪst/
a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Such a soul-secret was this of Shakespeare's.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
soul-secret
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From this reading Such a soul-secret was this of Shakespeare's.
soul-secrets
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From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
spleennounUS /spliːn/
a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
From this reading The gentlest spirit that ever breathed, raging and fuming endlessly in impotent-bitter spleen against the prettiest of festivals!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a soul-secret was this of Shakespeare's.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of it!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such a soul-secret was this of Shakespeare's.
tragic-piteous
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From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a soul-secret was this of Shakespeare's.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Some soul-secrets are so terrible that the most hardened realist of us may well shrink from laying them bare.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Here is a spectacle so tragic-piteous that, try as we will, we shall not put it from us.
