used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
(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 Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading He was the prey of doubt, of contending instincts.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know what to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He did not know what to do.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was the prey of doubt, of contending instincts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
at any time
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the prey of doubt, of contending instincts.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
how
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From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He was the prey of doubt, of contending instincts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know what to do.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
not any; not one
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know what to do.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was the prey of doubt, of contending instincts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading He was the prey of doubt, of contending instincts.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was the prey of doubt, of contending instincts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
a special situation
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
up to a particular time
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not know what to do.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
unweariedadjective
with unreduced energy
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was the prey of doubt, of contending instincts.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not know what to do.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the telling of certain truths seems too cruel; and how can one be cruel to a man returning to life with almost hesitating steps?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But deep down within him was there not a voice that, like the ground swell of the ocean, murmured ever one thing, unwearied, persistent?
but in spite of that
From this reading Sometimes he was aware of this voice and strove not to hear it, or not to heed it, this voice in the depths of a man, telling him that in the speaking of truth there is strength, and that out of weakness no good ever came yet, nor ever will come till the end of all things.
