used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before remorseless “progress,” and the struggle for existence, the poetry of life is being quickly blotted out.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading Before remorseless “progress,” and the struggle for existence, the poetry of life is being quickly blotted out.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Before remorseless “progress,” and the struggle for existence, the poetry of life is being quickly blotted out.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Our folk are giving up the old myths for new ones.
FolklorenounUS /ˈfoʊklɔːr/
the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
From this reading The old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
the act of giving
From this reading Our folk are giving up the old myths for new ones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
INTRODUCTORYadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading INTRODUCTORY NOTE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Before remorseless “progress,” and the struggle for existence, the poetry of life is being quickly blotted out.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading Our folk are giving up the old myths for new ones.
absolutely essential
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Our folk are giving up the old myths for new ones.
a brief written record
From this reading INTRODUCTORY NOTE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Our folk are giving up the old myths for new ones.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our folk are giving up the old myths for new ones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
by chance
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Before remorseless “progress,” and the struggle for existence, the poetry of life is being quickly blotted out.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Before remorseless “progress,” and the struggle for existence, the poetry of life is being quickly blotted out.
with speed
From this reading Before remorseless “progress,” and the struggle for existence, the poetry of life is being quickly blotted out.
with speed
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
remorselessadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Before remorseless “progress,” and the struggle for existence, the poetry of life is being quickly blotted out.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Before remorseless “progress,” and the struggle for existence, the poetry of life is being quickly blotted out.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old English Folklore Tales are fast dying out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Our folk are giving up the old myths for new ones.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The simplicity of character necessary for the retaining of old memories and beliefs is being lost, more rapidly in England, perhaps, than in any other part of the world.
