used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Coleridge had made a discovery.
(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 And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
ColeridgenounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading Coleridge had made a discovery.
DigestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Coleridge had made a discovery.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
at any time
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
faultyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːlti/
having a defect
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
impairedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperd/
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
lo
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From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Coleridge had made a discovery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
the force of workers available
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
and nothing more
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
sleeplessnessnoun
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
stimulationnounUS /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
the act of arousing an organism to action
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Digestion had become impaired, circulation faulty through lack of exercise, so sleeplessness followed stimulation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
troopingverbUS /ˈtruːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
hard to endure
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
the act of using
From this reading Then to quiet pain came the use of the drug that brings oblivion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
but in spite of that
From this reading He thought he was getting the start of God Almighty; but he wasn't, for men have tried that before, and are trying it today, and many know not yet that we are strong only as we cling close to the skirts of Mother Nature and follow lovingly in her ways.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading And lo! thought burned up brighter than ever and all the dreams of youth and twenty came trooping back.
