used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
(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 And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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for the reason that
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
COUNTER-ATTACK
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taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading And life is just the picture dancing on a screen.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
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doom-lit
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endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
ETC
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at any time
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
flingsnounUS /flɪŋz/
plural of “fling” — a usually brief attempt
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
a person of German nationality
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motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
death of a person
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grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
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a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
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homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
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HUNTSMANnounUS /ˈhʌntsmən/
someone who hunts game
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD HUNTSMAN," "COUNTER-ATTACK," ETC.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
I'll
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From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
and nothing more
From this reading And life is just the picture dancing on a screen.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And life is just the picture dancing on a screen.
held up in the air
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
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the force of workers available
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
near in time or place or relationship
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
not any; not one
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD HUNTSMAN," "COUNTER-ATTACK," ETC.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD HUNTSMAN," "COUNTER-ATTACK," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading And life is just the picture dancing on a screen.
picture-show
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From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
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RECONCILIATIONnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
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rekindlingverbUS /riˈkɪndlɪŋ/
-ing form of “rekindle” — kindle anew, as of a fire
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To recall to mind.
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Identical; not different.
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading And life is just the picture dancing on a screen.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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spinsnounUS /spɪnz/
plural of “spin” — a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
having a supporting base
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stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
not in physical motion
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OLD HUNTSMAN," "COUNTER-ATTACK," ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
they've
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From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And still, between the shadow and the blinding flame, The brave despair of men flings onward, ever the same As in those doom-lit years that wait them, and have been...
from one end or side of something to the other
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
a community of people smaller than a town
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stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
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look attentively
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the time that
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in or at the place that
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
which person or people
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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And still they come and go: and this is all I know-- That from the gloom I watch an endless picture-show, Where wild or listless faces flicker on their way, With glad or grievous hearts I'll never understand Because Time spins so fast, and they've no time to stay Beyond the moment's gesture of a lifted hand.
a late time of life
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the person or people being spoken to
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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