anew
From this reading IN THE GORGE AGAIN.
(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 "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading BYRON.
cannot
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From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
GORGEverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading IN THE GORGE AGAIN.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
not in action or at work
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GORGE AGAIN.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
JemnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
without good reason
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
on one occasion
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
and nothing more
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
a course of conduct
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean could have raced as lightly the one way as the other; only she held herself in for the sake of her companion.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
not in physical motion
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GORGE AGAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
vainer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
close enough to be walked to
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ONCE more Jem and Jean were in the gorge, not rushing headlong down the steep path, but walking steadily up.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
the words that are spoken
From this reading "But 'tis done—all words are idle— Words from me are vainer still, But the thoughts we cannot bridle Force their way without the will."
