used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
aforetime
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From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
aidsnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The multitude stands by the formulas that profess to solve the eternal problem.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
put or send forth
From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
disveiled
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From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
else
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From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
enigmas
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From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The multitude stands by the formulas that profess to solve the eternal problem.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
formulasnounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələz/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading The multitude stands by the formulas that profess to solve the eternal problem.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
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 Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
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 When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The multitude stands by the formulas that profess to solve the eternal problem.
not any; not one
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
and nothing more
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
paradoxesnounUS /ˈperədɑːksɪz/
plural of “paradox” — (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
go across or through
From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
pessimismnounUS /ˈpesəmɪzəm/
the feeling that things will turn out badly
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The multitude stands by the formulas that profess to solve the eternal problem.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading The multitude stands by the formulas that profess to solve the eternal problem.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
shrinksnounUS /ʃrɪŋks/
plural of “shrink” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
simplicities
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From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
spurnedadjectiveUS /spɜːrnd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The multitude stands by the formulas that profess to solve the eternal problem.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
stout-hearted
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From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
unfamiliaritynounUS /ˌʌnfəmɪˈljerəti/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
unfrequently
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From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Or else the soul bruises itself in vain against the mocking bars, shrinks in loathing from the disveiled corruption, and flies back to the unavailing aids that it spurned aforetime.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It is cast in the valley of the shadow of death which only the stout-hearted can pass through unshaken.
at the time that
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Despair in the one instance and disgust in the other not unfrequently drive it into a hopeless pessimism, in which inaction seems to be the least pain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the eager young soul starts out unaided to solve the riddle of life, it meets with many paradoxes that admit of no solution, and many sordid simplicities that only unfamiliarity made it regard as enigmas.
