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From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
1910
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From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
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From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
(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 If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
charilyadverb
with great caution; warily
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
imperilled
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From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
immediately past
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
engage in
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
the force of workers available
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
oppressesverbUS /əˈpresɪz/
third-person singular of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
PagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
express in words
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
carry out
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
a special situation
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading That is a Pagan thing to say and a hopeless one, for the true comfort that remained for men, and that embodied and gave reality to their conquering struggle against every despair, was surely Song.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
at the time that
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
in or at the place that
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
wherein
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From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you would ask in what society a permanent sickness oppresses all, and the wealthy alone are permitted to make the laws, go to one in which song is a fine art and treated with criticism and used charily, and ceases to be a human thing.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _First Published_ _November 4th 1909_ _Second Edition_ _1910_ Some say that when that box was opened wherein lay ready the evils of the world (and a woman opened it) Hope flew out at last.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you would ask what society is imperilled of death, go to one in which song is extinguished.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But if you would discover where men are men, take for your test whether songs are always and loudly sung.
