used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
agriculturistnoun
someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
(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 that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
edictnounUS /ˈiːdɪkt/
a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
ever-fresh
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From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
how
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From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
inorganicadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/
relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
the force of workers available
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
obsoleteadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbsəliːt/
no longer in use
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
and nothing more
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
organicadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈɡænɪk/
relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
transport commercially
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
steelsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steel” — an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The pure air of heaven steels the muscles of his body, and the primeval order of nature forces his thoughts too into a regular orbit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Other species of industry may become obsolete; his is enduring as the earth: other tastes may prison men in narrow walls, in the depths of the earth, or between the planks of a ship; his glance has only two boundaries--the blue sky above, the firm earth below.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading His is almost the rapture of creation; for whatever his edict demands from organic or inorganic nature, springs up beneath his hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Happy the foot that can roam over a wide expanse of property--happy the head which knows how to subject the forces of ever-fresh nature to an intelligent human will.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading All that makes man strong, healthy, worthy, is given in portion to the agriculturist: his life is a ceaseless battle and a ceaseless victory.
