used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
in actual fact
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
benightedadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
overtaken by night or darkness
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The latest Gospel in this world is, Know thy work and do it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
in a serious manner
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
divisible by two
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading The latest Gospel in this world is, Know thy work and do it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
IdlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latest Gospel in this world is, Know thy work and do it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The latest Gospel in this world is, Know thy work and do it.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The latest Gospel in this world is, Know thy work and do it.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
Mammonish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
noblenessnoun
the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
perennialadjectiveUS /pərˈeniəl/
lasting three seasons or more
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
sacrednessnounUS /ˈseɪkrɪdnɪs/
the quality of being sacred
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The latest Gospel in this world is, Know thy work and do it.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading The latest Gospel in this world is, Know thy work and do it.
thyself
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading 'Know thyself:' long enough has that poor 'self' of thine tormented thee; thou wilt never get to 'know' it, I believe!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Work, never so Mammonish, mean, is in communication with Nature; the real desire to get Work done will itself lead one more and more to truth, to Nature's appointments and regulations, which are truth.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Labour For there is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in Work.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The latest Gospel in this world is, Know thy work and do it.
