used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
(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 I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
Edith
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From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
opinion or judgment
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
for more time
From this reading I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
a particular point in time
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
optionnounUS /ˈɑːpʃən/
the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
by chance
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
precisely, exactly
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, her father left me the option of returning if I could conquer the 'dream.'
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No, Edith did it, and for the first time I realize how entirely she was in the right.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I could not, and now--by all that is sacred to me--I no longer wish to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What is the reality, the happiness of a whole life, compared with the dream of this moment, for which, perhaps, I must sacrifice existence?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Those laughing, untroubled, childish eyes gazed deep into my heart; they guessed what at that time I myself did not, or would not know.
