used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
(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 Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For all men but the dreamer time flies.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
Conachúr
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From this reading The seven years that passed had not touched Conachúr.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
dreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
From this reading For all men but the dreamer time flies.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all men but the dreamer time flies.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
of great significance or value
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
for more time
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
the force of workers available
From this reading For all men but the dreamer time flies.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
not any; not one
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The seven years that passed had not touched Conachúr.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
on one occasion
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The seven years that passed had not touched Conachúr.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
recreateverbUS /ˈrekrieɪt/
give new life or energy to
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
rustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The seven years that passed had not touched Conachúr.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
a special situation
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
having come into contact
From this reading The seven years that passed had not touched Conachúr.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Time flies, scattering on all that had seemed important the ash of forgetfulness, and so crowding memory into memory that the thing we recollect has no longer the shape or colour that strode against us once upon a time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
which person or people
From this reading But it may be stationary for him who can recreate in the night all that he forces to oblivion in the morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
winceverbUS /wɪns/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
woefuladjectiveUS /ˈwoʊfəl/
affected by or full of grief or woe
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
a late time of life
From this reading The seven years that passed had not touched Conachúr.
yesterdaysnounUS /ˈjestərdeɪz/
plural of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today
From this reading His woeful yesterdays can be timely at any time, for nothing that touches him will rust or fade, and he may be seen to wince at a word which his contemporaries have lost the significance of.
