amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
any person at all
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
ButterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
come to pass
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
Layton
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From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “YE SHALL NOT UNDERSTAND.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
RenewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
Self-dependence
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From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “YE SHALL NOT UNDERSTAND.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
not in physical motion
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “YE SHALL NOT UNDERSTAND.”
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading Self-dependence has many rewards for its faithful disciples, not least among them being the conscious dignity that belongs to usefulness, and expresses itself in the greater ease and calmer assurance of bearing.
Walt
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From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
WhitmannounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
which person or people
From this reading Renewed health and beauty had come to the Butterfly, who still contentedly earned and ate her own bread.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whatever happens to anybody it will be turned to beautiful results, And nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “YE SHALL NOT UNDERSTAND.”
a late time of life
From this reading --_Walt Whitman._ Two years had passed since Colonel Layton died.
