used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
(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 Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
in addition
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
confined by bonds
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
every person
From this reading Everybody read the book, and everybody who read it was the better for reading it.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everybody read the book, and everybody who read it was the better for reading it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
and nothing more
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Everybody read the book, and everybody who read it was the better for reading it.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Everybody read the book, and everybody who read it was the better for reading it.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
cut with a saw
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
Seaton's
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From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Success.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
a special situation
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
precisely as stated
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon the mountain top I stood And all the land beneath me lay; I saw that earth was very good, But heaven seemed just as far away.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
which person or people
From this reading Everybody read the book, and everybody who read it was the better for reading it.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a novel with a purpose, and its purpose was to show that it is only by righteousness that men and nations prevail; also, that there is much that is humorous in life as well as much that is holy, and that healing virtue lies in laughter as well as in prayers and tears.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was in the following winter that Paul Seaton's great book, _Some Better Thing_, took the literary world by storm, and carried its author at one bound from mere notoriety to abiding fame.
