used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ActornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
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anew
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
bramblesnounUS /ˈbræmbəlz/
plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
of short duration or distance
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briers
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From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading I forget the shadows, and remember but the brightness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I forget the shadows, and remember but the brightness.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
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demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I forget the shadows, and remember but the brightness.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
for more time
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
mellowingnounUS /ˈmeloʊɪŋ/
the process of becoming mellow
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
not any; not one
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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on one occasion
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
penningnounUS /ˈpenɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
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To recall to mind.
From this reading I forget the shadows, and remember but the brightness.
resumesnounUS /rɪˈzuːmz/
plural of “resume” — short descriptive summary (of events)
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading I forget the shadows, and remember but the brightness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
that is looked for
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading In penning the following pages I have endeavored to be truthful.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
the act of using
From this reading Now, however, that my task is done, and duty no longer demands that memory should use a telescope, the mellowing haze of distance resumes its sway, and the Stage again appears the fair, enchanted ground that I once dreamt it.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In looking back upon the scenes through which I passed, I have sought to penetrate the veil of glamour Time trails behind him as he flies, and to see things exactly as they were--to see the rough road as well as the smiling landscape, the briers and brambles as well as the green grass and the waving trees.
Would-Beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
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