1836
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From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
(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 His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
attunedverbUS /əˈtuːnd/
past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
at any time
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
porchesnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəz/
plural of “porch” — a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
resoundverbUS /ˌriːˈsaʊnd/
ring or echo with sound
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
not often
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Though it might be colored by him in transmission, he held that the light was universal.
unsealedadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːld/
not established or confirmed
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
at the time that
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His first book, "Nature," which he was meditating while in Europe, was finished here, and published in 1836.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading His practice during all his life in Concord was to go alone to the woods almost daily, sometimes to wait there for hours, and, when thus attuned, to receive the message to which he was to give voice.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Ever the words of the Gods resound, But the porches of man's ear Seldom in this low life's round Are unsealed that he may hear."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Emerson had left traditional religion, the city, the Old World, behind, and now went to Nature as his teacher, his inspiration.
