used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
(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 Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
(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 But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
decipherverbUS /dɪˈsaɪfər/
convert code into ordinary language
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "If you would experience happiness, find it in the happiness of others."
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "If you would experience happiness, find it in the happiness of others."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "If you would experience happiness, find it in the happiness of others."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If you would experience happiness, find it in the happiness of others."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
and nothing more
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
a brief written record
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you would experience happiness, find it in the happiness of others."
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
shuttleverbUS /ˈʃʌtəl/
travel back and forth between two points
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
weavernounUS /ˈwiːvər/
a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
at the time that
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading A GOLDEN WEDDING GIFT Bad news travels fast but good news wings its way quite as speedily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Life teaches the human heart to accept the one bravely and to laugh happily with the other, for after all life is just a ringing note that sounds through and above the eternal weaving of God's shuttle--at times clear, reaching to the highest stars; at other times a minor wail of pain.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading But the weaving goes on, drab threads mingling with the brighter ones; and so the heart learns to withstand, and better still to hope.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If you would experience happiness, find it in the happiness of others."
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading It may be, when the shuttle runs slower and the fabric is all but woven, if the weaver is brave and strong he is able to decipher the riddle of it all.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you would experience happiness, find it in the happiness of others."
