used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
Atma
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From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
balmnounUS /bɑːm/
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
Bertram
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From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Atma sat near by, dumb and unheeding.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
a long fixed look
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
Jummoo
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From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
subject to death
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Atma sat near by, dumb and unheeding.
not any; not one
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Bertram, languid and pale, lay on a couch of moss and leaves built by his friend.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Atma sat near by, dumb and unheeding.
express in words
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
hurting
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
unheedingadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Atma sat near by, dumb and unheeding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The soul dies sometimes before we say of the man "he is dead," and at that strange death we shudder lest it should know no awakening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
woodyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdi/
made of or containing or resembling wood
From this reading Far retired in the woody recesses to the south of Jummoo, thither come by a winding labyrinth of ways were the fugitives.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading His gaze rested on Atma with compassion, for he knew that his wound was of the spirit, and he feared that without a balm the sore must be mortal.
