activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading There is the mingling of repose with all the joys of activity.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading To be planning to do things has in it more of triumph than the actual doing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There is the mingling of repose with all the joys of activity.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Therefore days of preparation are always delicious days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore days of preparation are always delicious days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be planning to do things has in it more of triumph than the actual doing.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Therefore days of preparation are always delicious days.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To be planning to do things has in it more of triumph than the actual doing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be planning to do things has in it more of triumph than the actual doing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
irradiating
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From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading There is the mingling of repose with all the joys of activity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading There is the mingling of repose with all the joys of activity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To be planning to do things has in it more of triumph than the actual doing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
parodiesnounUS /ˈperədiz/
plural of “parody” — a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
pin-prick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading To be planning to do things has in it more of triumph than the actual doing.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Therefore days of preparation are always delicious days.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading There is the mingling of repose with all the joys of activity.
SALADnounUS /ˈsæləd/
food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To be planning to do things has in it more of triumph than the actual doing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is the mingling of repose with all the joys of activity.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore days of preparation are always delicious days.
a special situation
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To be planning to do things has in it more of triumph than the actual doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading To be planning to do things has in it more of triumph than the actual doing.
a source of difficulty
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
at the time that
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It carries the irradiating light of hope and purpose, without the petty pin-prick of detail which comes when reality parodies ideals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is the mingling of repose with all the joys of activity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SALAD DAYS The most desirable thing in life is to have the sense of doing your duty without the trouble of doing it.
