used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Time and chance are but a tide."
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Between aspiration and achievement there is no great gulf fixed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Time and chance are but a tide."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Time and chance are but a tide."
aspirationnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃən/
a will to succeed
From this reading Between aspiration and achievement there is no great gulf fixed.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between aspiration and achievement there is no great gulf fixed.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading BURNS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Time and chance are but a tide."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Time and chance are but a tide."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Between aspiration and achievement there is no great gulf fixed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Between aspiration and achievement there is no great gulf fixed.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Between aspiration and achievement there is no great gulf fixed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between aspiration and achievement there is no great gulf fixed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
not any; not one
From this reading Between aspiration and achievement there is no great gulf fixed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
stepping-stones
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From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading God does not mock His children by putting a lying spirit in the mouth of their prophetic instincts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Between aspiration and achievement there is no great gulf fixed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading "Time and chance are but a tide."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Time and chance are but a tide."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
a late time of life
From this reading Only the faith of concentrated endeavour, only the stern years which must hold fast the burden of a great hope, only the patience strong and meek which is content to bow beneath "the fatigue of a long and distant purpose;" only these stepping-stones, and no gulf impassable by human feet, divide aspiration from achievement.
