adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
chimney-cornerers
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From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
fencer's
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From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
others
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From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
restfulnessnoun
the attribute of being restful
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
ruminating
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From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
thunderstormnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is something, aside from personal preference, to be alleged in support of this omission.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading They get little rest indeed; but restfulness is a quality for cattle; the virtues are all active, life is alert, and it is in repose that men prepare themselves for evil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the other hand, they are bruised into a knowledge of themselves and others; they have in a high degree the fencer’s pleasure in dexterity displayed and proved; what they get they get upon life’s terms, paying for it as they go; and once the talk is launched, they are assured of honest dealing from an adversary eager like themselves.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading II In the last paper there was perhaps too much about mere debate; and there was nothing said at all about that kind of talk which is merely luminous and restful, a higher power of silence, the quiet of the evening shared by ruminating friends.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Those who are no chimney-cornerers, who rejoice in the social thunderstorm, have a ground in reason for their choice.
