used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
(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 There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading No doubt supreme passion and supreme happiness lie far apart.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
delveverbUS /delv/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt supreme passion and supreme happiness lie far apart.
dregsnounUS /dreɡz/
sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading No doubt supreme passion and supreme happiness lie far apart.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading No doubt supreme passion and supreme happiness lie far apart.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading No doubt supreme passion and supreme happiness lie far apart.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
mirenounUS /maɪr/
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading No doubt supreme passion and supreme happiness lie far apart.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
REALITIESnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading REALITIES.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading No doubt supreme passion and supreme happiness lie far apart.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
tricksyadjective
marked by skill in deception
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Form, color, sound, perfume and whatever appeals through them, may constitute, we know not to what extent, the values of passion.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Love sets for itself impossible tasks with a perfect confidence, attempts any height, and, alas, too often is willing to delve in the mire and dregs of things with the hope of finding one glittering grain of its desire.
but in spite of that
From this reading There is no phase of life so steadfast and at the same time so tricksy and variable as what is called being in love: the current is all one way and yet its force appears to act in every direction.
