(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 Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading You talk of beauty and power and ruling--you say what others have said to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know the risk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know the risk.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen to me," she rejoined, quietly.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Listen to me," she rejoined, quietly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You talk of beauty and power and ruling--you say what others have said to me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You talk of beauty and power and ruling--you say what others have said to me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
possession of controlling influence
From this reading You talk of beauty and power and ruling--you say what others have said to me.
with low volume
From this reading "Listen to me," she rejoined, quietly.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Listen to me," she rejoined, quietly.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "I know the risk.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading You talk of beauty and power and ruling--you say what others have said to me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You talk of beauty and power and ruling--you say what others have said to me.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
express in words
From this reading You talk of beauty and power and ruling--you say what others have said to me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Listen to me," she rejoined, quietly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading You talk of beauty and power and ruling--you say what others have said to me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I know the risk.
a special situation
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Listen to me," she rejoined, quietly.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You talk of beauty and power and ruling--you say what others have said to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Which is the greater thing, to get what pleases one, or to work for something which is more to one than all else in the world?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But do you think that I could have lived my life out, feeling that I might have saved Jim and didn't try?
