Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

(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 The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

someone who leads you to believe something that is not true

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

cause to be bored

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

get temporarily

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

a borough in Scotland

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

freed from illusion

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

divisible by two

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

hold firmly

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

a particular point in time

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

and nothing more

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

subdued or overcome

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

a large number or amount

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

estrangement from god

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TA-RAN-TA-RA!

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I have seen them go--scores of them, boys and girls, their foreheads high, and the sun on their faces, and never one came back.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

widely or fully known

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

which person or people

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.

a late time of life

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Now and then returned to the burgh, in the course of years, a man or woman who bore a well-known name and could recall old stories, but they were not the same, and even if they were not disillusioned, there was that in their flushed prosperity which ill made up for the bright young spirits quelled.

possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The world is coming for Lennox Dyce, the greedy, greedy world, youth's first and worst beguiler, that promises so much, but at the best has only bubbles to give, which borrow for a moment the splendor of the sin, then burst in the hands that grasp them--the world that will have only our bravest and most clever bairns, and takes them all from us one by one.