acceleratingverbUS /ækˈseləreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “accelerate” — move faster
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
Alchemists
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From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The Cosmic Powers will not allow us to cheat them.
AlreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
antsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading Perhaps the price of long life will prove to be the price that the ants have paid for it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading The Cosmic Powers will not allow us to cheat them.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
CosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading The Cosmic Powers will not allow us to cheat them.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
ElixirnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the price of long life will prove to be the price that the ants have paid for it.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Perhaps the price of long life will prove to be the price that the ants have paid for it.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Perhaps the price of long life will prove to be the price that the ants have paid for it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
never-ceasing
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From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Cosmic Powers will not allow us to cheat them.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the price of long life will prove to be the price that the ants have paid for it.
PowersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Cosmic Powers will not allow us to cheat them.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Perhaps the price of long life will prove to be the price that the ants have paid for it.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
SciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Cosmic Powers will not allow us to cheat them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Cosmic Powers will not allow us to cheat them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That Science will ever discover the Elixir of the Alchemists’ hope is extremely unlikely.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Already we find lives too short for the work we have to do; and with the constantly accelerating progress of discovery, and the never-ceasing expansion of knowledge, we shall certainly find more and more reason to regret, as time goes on, the brevity of existence.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading For every advantage which they yield us the full price must be paid: nothing for nothing is the everlasting law.
