used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
for the reason that
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
a youthful male person
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
dreariest
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From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
at any time
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
for a limitless time
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
and nothing more
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
engage in
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
miserablyadverbUS /ˈmɪzərəbli/
in a miserable manner
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
not any; not one
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
and nothing more
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
PEDDLER'S
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From this reading THE PEDDLER’S SON.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE PEDDLER’S SON.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
uneducatedadjectiveUS /əˈnedʒʊkeɪtɪd/
not having a good education
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
precisely as stated
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am only a poor boy, what can I do? what can I ever be, but just what I am? ignorant, uneducated, insignificant?
at the time that
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
which person or people
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Living lives full of love, and without reproach, creating beauty when everything around them was miserably shabby and forlorn—everything but the love and patient endurance which can make out of the dreariest earthly home a heaven.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It is pleasant to turn from so sad a story to that of other artists, who labored on, though steeped to the very lips in poverty, for loving wives and children, who, in turn, did all in their power to lighten the artists’ toil.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Stop, no creature of God is insignificant; that is impossible, because you are to live forever.
