Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

later than; following

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

(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 was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

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From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

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From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

take in solid food

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

come together

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

a state of high honor

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

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From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

coming back

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

cut with a saw

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

in or at or to some place

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

not in physical motion

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

not lessened or diminished

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

not made known

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After the first shock, however, he went on with undiminished courage--for at fifteen it is so easy to think that those great hours are waiting for us somewhere in the undisclosed orb of existence.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

at the time that

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

during the time that

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

which person or people

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading He had missed it this time, but after a while it must come; for the future, like the past, works wonders upon the aspect of time; and still it is true of the commonest hours that they-- ----“win A glory from their being far, And orb into the perfect star We saw not when we walked therein.”

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Certainly a time would come when every day, of itself a radiant whole and complete unity, would roll forth majestic like the earth in the mystic atmosphere.

a late time of life

From this reading It was a strange mortification to Colin, who was, like his mother, a poet in his soul, to find out that there was nothing abstract in his new existence, but that a perpetually recurring round of lessons to learn, and classes to attend, and meals to eat, made up the days, which were noways changed in their character from those days which he had already known for all the fifteen years of his life.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The first disappointment encountered by the young hero was the wonderful shock of finding out that it was not an abstract world he had to encounter and fight with, but that life was an affair of days and hours exactly as at Ramore, which was about his first real mental experience and discovery.