used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
alarmsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Gustav is the best proof of this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
make calm or still
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
divisible by two
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Only a fool regrets happiness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
Gustav
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From this reading Gustav is the best proof of this.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Only a fool regrets happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gustav is the best proof of this.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
used to form the superlative
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gustav is the best proof of this.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a fool regrets happiness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Gustav is the best proof of this.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading Only a fool regrets happiness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gustav is the best proof of this.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
communicated in words
From this reading "Many pretty phrases are uttered," said he to himself, "but are they reality?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
at the time that
From this reading What good is feeling, though the strongest, though the most manly, when purchased at the cost of life?
Yosef
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But next day Yosef after a perfect sleep was quite calm; he even laughed at the previous day and at his own alarms and fears.
