aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
(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 Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * SELF-HELP.--We pity those who do not and never have "labored."
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
any thing at all
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
EnnuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading * * * * * SELF-HELP.--We pity those who do not and never have "labored."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading * * * * * SELF-HELP.--We pity those who do not and never have "labored."
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading * * * * * SELF-HELP.--We pity those who do not and never have "labored."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
not any; not one
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
outstretching
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From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
a course of conduct
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading * * * * * SELF-HELP.--We pity those who do not and never have "labored."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
satietynounUS /sɑːˈtaɪətiː/
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
SELF-HELPnounUS /ˈselfˈhelp/
the act of helping or improving yourself without relying on anyone else
From this reading * * * * * SELF-HELP.--We pity those who do not and never have "labored."
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading * * * * * SELF-HELP.--We pity those who do not and never have "labored."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Ennui_ and satiety sooner or later are sure to be their portion.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Like the child who is in possession of every new toy, and who has snapped and broken them all, they stand looking about for something--_anything_ new and amusing; and like this child, they often stoop to the mud and the gutter for it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading * * * * * SELF-HELP.--We pity those who do not and never have "labored."
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
which person or people
From this reading * * * * * SELF-HELP.--We pity those who do not and never have "labored."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I know not whether another world is fairer than this; but I _do_ know that _there_ are no sighs, no weary outstretching of the hands for help, no smothered cry of despair.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Lake George by moonlight, at midnight! oh, you should see it, with its shining, quivering path of light, as if for angel footsteps.
