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Chapter XV
THE FLIGHT. How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will! Alas, we are but creatures in its hands! How many a slip between the lip and the lifted wine-cup! How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!”
for the reason that
From this reading “How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “How many a slip between the lip and the lifted wine-cup!”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!”
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading “How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How many a slip between the lip and the lifted wine-cup!
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
for the reason that
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading How many a slip between the lip and the lifted wine-cup!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!
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From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading THE FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!
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From this reading How many a slip between the lip and the lifted wine-cup!
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From this reading How many a slip between the lip and the lifted wine-cup!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How many a slip between the lip and the lifted wine-cup!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How many a slip between the lip and the lifted wine-cup!
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
a formal word for “on”
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Alas, we are but creatures in its hands!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How often does man, proud man, make calculations for the future, and think he can bend stern fate to his will!
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From this reading How many a slip between the lip and the lifted wine-cup!
in the company of; together with
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
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From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How often, though seemingly with a choice of couches to repose upon, do we find ourselves dashed to earth; and then we are fain to say the grapes are sour, because we cannot attain them; or worse, to yield to anger in consequence of our own fault.
