used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISTRICT OFFICER.
achesnounUS /eɪks/
plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
bargainsnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡənz/
plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
blundersnounUS /ˈblʌndərz/
plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
Boldero
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From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
Browning'snounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋz/
possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
carveverbUS /kɑːrv/
form by carving
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A DISTRICT OFFICER.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
firmestadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrməst/
superlative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His mind teemed with schemes for the regeneration of mankind.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind teemed with schemes for the regeneration of mankind.
hopefulnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpfəlnɪs/
full of hope
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
a single distinct event
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
inertiæ
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From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading His mind teemed with schemes for the regeneration of mankind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind teemed with schemes for the regeneration of mankind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A DISTRICT OFFICER.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
regenerationnounUS /riˈdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
From this reading His mind teemed with schemes for the regeneration of mankind.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading His mind teemed with schemes for the regeneration of mankind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
teemed
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From this reading His mind teemed with schemes for the regeneration of mankind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
throesnounUS /θroʊz/
violent pangs of suffering
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
visnounUS /vɪs/
plural of “vi” — the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their aches, hopes, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes, That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage---- Boldero was one of the Queen's good bargains.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Against stupidity, obstinacy, the blunders of routine, official _vis inertiæ_, he waged a warfare which, if not always discreet, was sufficiently vigorous to plague his opponents: 'See,' cries Mr. Browning's philanthropist, I have drawn a pattern on my nail And I will carve the world fresh after it--
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Disappointment could not damp his hopefulness, nor difficulty cool his zeal; he was an enthusiast for improvement and the firmest believer in its possibility.
