(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 ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
All's
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From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
cannot
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From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
causelessadjective
having no justifying cause or reason
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
ensconcing
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From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
divisible by two
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
fellow-mortals
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From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
Glenfern
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From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
for this reason
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
intense and profound fear
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
investsverbUS /ˌɪnˈvests/
third-person singular of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
engage in
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
meanestadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnəst/
superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
of an obscure nature
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
not any; not one
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
by chance
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
established beyond doubt
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
reanimateverb
give new life or energy to
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
express in words
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
a special situation
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading ALL attempts to reanimate the lifeless form proved unavailing; and the horror and consternation that reigned in the castle of Glenfern may be imagined, but cannot be described.
not known
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The dignity with which death invests even the meanest of his victims inspires us with an awe no living thing can create.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless.
(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 Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
at the time that
From this reading Hence it is that we make trifles of terrors; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear."--_All's Well that Ends Well_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is perhaps no feeling of our nature so vague, so complicated, so mysterious, as that with which we look upon the cold remains of our fellow-mortals.
