used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
(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 JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
BuryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading Bury the dead past, was one of their primary maxims.
being joined in close association
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Bury the dead past, was one of their primary maxims.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
enslavementnounUS /enˈsleɪvmənt/
the state of being a slave
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
at any time
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
hallowverbUS /ˈhæloʊ/
render holy by means of religious rites
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
maximsnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Bury the dead past, was one of their primary maxims.
MEMORIESnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
used to form the superlative
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading Bury the dead past, was one of their primary maxims.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
strangleverbUS /ˈstræŋɡəl/
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bury the dead past, was one of their primary maxims.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They seemed to look upon the past as a fierce pursuer ever ready to overtake and strangle them.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOURNEY TO THE VALLEY OF MEMORIES ONE of the things this people feared most was enslavement to the past; and I was encouraged to strip my mind of all sentiment connected with the life I had led before my arrival and all superstitious devotion to the historic.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world is well quit of what it has been, was another of their sayings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nor would they permit religion or any other conservative element to hallow tradition.
