used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
(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 All aspire to it, but it is not the same for all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading All aspire to it, but it is not the same for all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading How profound is the instinct for happiness, the plenitude of being!
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All aspire to it, but it is not the same for all.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
Clerambault
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From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
a social unit living together
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How profound is the instinct for happiness, the plenitude of being!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
yet to be or coming
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
destroyed or killed
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
How
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From this reading How profound is the instinct for happiness, the plenitude of being!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading How profound is the instinct for happiness, the plenitude of being!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How profound is the instinct for happiness, the plenitude of being!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All aspire to it, but it is not the same for all.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How profound is the instinct for happiness, the plenitude of being!
and nothing more
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
others
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From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
plenitudenoun
a full supply
From this reading How profound is the instinct for happiness, the plenitude of being!
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading How profound is the instinct for happiness, the plenitude of being!
Identical; not different.
From this reading All aspire to it, but it is not the same for all.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
try to get or reach
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
unitesverbUS /juːˈnaɪts/
third-person singular of “unite” — act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
at the time that
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
which person or people
From this reading We are links of a chain and this instinct unites us; from those who only seek their own good, or that of their family, or their country, up to the being which embraces millions of beings and desires the good of all.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
people who are wounded
From this reading After the wounded man had gone away, somewhat comforted, Clerambault felt slightly dazed, and sat drinking in the strange happiness that the heart feels when, however unfortunate itself, it has been able to help another now or in the future.
but in spite of that
From this reading There are some that wish only to possess; to others, sight is possession, and to others yet, faith is sight.
