used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
cannot
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From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading "WISDOM IN THE FIELDS.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WISDOM IN THE FIELDS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
immediately past
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
manurenounUS /məˈnʊr/
any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
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 Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
not any; not one
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
bring forth or yield
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
resuscitationnounUS /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/
the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
express in words
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
the season of growth
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
at the time that
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "(Lying on the grass.) Every resuscitation is mingled with remnants of decay which it displaced.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
wiltedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪltɪd/
(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease
From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading "WISDOM IN THE FIELDS.
wisps
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From this reading When fools perceive this, they say, 'There is no spring, and there never will be: look at these wilted wisps.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading As we cannot produce copies of his drawings nor repeat his musical performances, we must content ourselves with a copy of his reflections, under the title given them by the author himself.
witherverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Look at the pastures in spring, and you will find many a day blade of last year's growth amid the fresh grass of the present: its destiny is to wither away and serve as manure for future crops.
