used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am in no sense the hero of this drama.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
cause to be bored
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
broad-daylight
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From this reading It is a healthy, simple, broad-daylight story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
give encouragement to
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
ChorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading I am in no sense the hero of this drama.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading It is a healthy, simple, broad-daylight story.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I am in no sense the hero of this drama.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a healthy, simple, broad-daylight story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a healthy, simple, broad-daylight story.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
maimednounUS /meɪmd/
people who are wounded
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
maunderverb
wander aimlessly
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
and nothing more
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
monitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
not any; not one
From this reading I am in no sense the hero of this drama.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am in no sense the hero of this drama.
others
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From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
a human being
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
on the contrary
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I am in no sense the hero of this drama.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It is a healthy, simple, broad-daylight story.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
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 It is a healthy, simple, broad-daylight story.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am in no sense the hero of this drama.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
at the time that
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Perhaps I gave a certain crude momentum to the movement of the play, when finer forces were ready to flag; but others bore the keen pangs, others took the great prizes, while I stood by to lift the maimed and cheer the victor.
produce a literary work
From this reading I write in the first person; but I shall not maunder about myself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Call me Chorus, if you please,--not Chorus merely observant and impassive; rather Chorus a sympathizing monitor and helper.
