used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
any person at all
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
any thing at all
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I can be as hard as my life and as cruel as its finish.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I can be as hard as my life and as cruel as its finish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can be as hard as my life and as cruel as its finish.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In my desire to embrace the universe I may neglect a comrade.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I can be as hard as my life and as cruel as its finish.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In my desire to embrace the universe I may neglect a comrade.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading In my desire to embrace the universe I may neglect a comrade.
at any time
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I can be as hard as my life and as cruel as its finish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I can be as hard as my life and as cruel as its finish.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
hearkening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my desire to embrace the universe I may neglect a comrade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I can be as hard as my life and as cruel as its finish.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I can be as hard as my life and as cruel as its finish.
losernounUS /ˈluːzər/
a contestant who loses the contest
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
losersnounUS /ˈluːzərz/
plural of “loser” — a contestant who loses the contest
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
Marie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In my desire to embrace the universe I may neglect a comrade.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading In my desire to embrace the universe I may neglect a comrade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
and nothing more
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
express the need or desire for
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
RevoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am loser, for my motives are large and my actions small.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In my desire to embrace the universe I may neglect a comrade.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading I have only an ideal, and whenever anything or anybody gets in the way of it I am ruthless in feeling.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
winnersnounUS /ˈwɪnərz/
plural of “winner” — the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading _Marie's Revolt_ "The winners fall by the wayside," wrote Terry, "while the losers must ever on--hearkening to some high request, hastening toward a nameless goal.
