used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
Christophe
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From this reading Christophe marked it.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
divisible by two
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This it was that he saw in Olivier's eyes.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
grantingverbUS /ˈɡræntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grant” — let have
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This it was that he saw in Olivier's eyes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This it was that he saw in Olivier's eyes.
intuitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtuːətɪv/
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
ironicadjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christophe marked it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Christophe marked it.
the force of workers available
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
OliviernounUS /ˌoʊˈlɪviːeɪ/
English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989)
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
Olivier's
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From this reading This it was that he saw in Olivier's eyes.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
re-birth
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From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
cut with a saw
From this reading This it was that he saw in Olivier's eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
a state of acute pain
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This it was that he saw in Olivier's eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This it was that he saw in Olivier's eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This it was that he saw in Olivier's eyes.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading There was even a certain pleasure in watching from a great height, with ironic pity, that poor suffering body which seemed always so near the point of death.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
wherein
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From this reading In that inward universe, wherein he knew himself to be free, vast, sovereign, he could forget his physical weakness and agony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Olivier had an intuitive perception of the souls of men, and a mind of a wide, subtle curiosity that was open to everything, denied nothing, hated nothing, and contemplated the world and things with generous sympathy: that freshness of outlook, which is a priceless gift, granting the power to taste with a heart that is always new the eternal renewal and re-birth.
