used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
in the past
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, O Rosalie, how is it—how _will_ it be with you?
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel and recognize it now.
fitlyadverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, O Rosalie, how is it—how _will_ it be with you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I feel and recognize it now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
incumbrancenoun
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I feel and recognize it now.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading But, O Rosalie, how is it—how _will_ it be with you?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
on the contrary
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading I feel and recognize it now.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
Rosalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
try to get or reach
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
ThonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
thro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
unlovedadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌvd/
not loved
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
unlovingadjective
not giving or reciprocating affection
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
wanting in physical strength
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But, O Rosalie, how is it—how _will_ it be with you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
a late time of life
From this reading It is with far different emotions that I tread this deck, that bears us on to the great West, to those which oppressed and discouraged my soul two years ago.
but in spite of that
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If any two creatures grew into one, They shall do more than the world has done; Tho’ each apart were never so weak, Yet vainly thro’ the world would you seek For the knowledge and the might Which, in such union, grew their right.”—_Browning._ “Rosalie, my own blessed wife, you spoke the truth, or, rather, you applied it fitly—‘out of the heart are the issues of life!’
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then, dearest, I went forth alone, unloved, unloving; now your form hangs upon my arm, not an incumbrance, but a source of strength and joy.
