used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
(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 How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
any person at all
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
make certain of
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
for the reason that
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
deem to be
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
one or the other of two
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
for a limitless time
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
Jurgen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
immediately past
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
for more time
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
a particular point in time
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
not any; not one
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
trophe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
at the time that
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Misery, as you employ the word, I consider to be a poetical trophe: but I can assure you that the moment you are no longer young the years of vain regret will begin, either way."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "What is the season of the year to me," groaned Jurgen, "when I reflect that within a week or so the lady of my heart will be borne away from me forever?
a late time of life
From this reading How can I be happy, when all the while I know the long years of misery and vain regret are near at hand?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are saying that," observed the King, "in part because you drank too much last night, and in part because you think it is expected of you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For in point of fact, you are as happy as anyone is permitted to be in this world, through the simple reason that you are young.
