adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
clogverbUS /klɑːɡ/
become or cause to become obstructed
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
dogmas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
enwrappedadjective
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
FortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We learn in unlearning.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading We learn in unlearning.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
statesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
unlearning
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From this reading We learn in unlearning.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We learn in unlearning.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We lay aside, one by one, the garments in which we have enwrapped ourselves; garments of various hues, which are our opinions, and so clog and hinder our progress.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He who is strong to do so, benefits all around him, for no good or evil is confined or limited to one.
wrappings
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From this reading Happily for us that we find our states changing, and the wrappings of old dogmas too oppressive.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading Fortunate are we if our freedom of spirit is large enough to enable us to lay aside what was a shield and protection to us yesterday, if it be not fitted for us to-day.
