how long something has existed
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
age-stricken
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From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
(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 She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
for the reason that
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
dearly loved
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
dearly loved
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
ESCAPESnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
at any time
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
how
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From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading So it is impossible to realize that she is quite young.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
not any; not one
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
ONE'S
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From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
quenchesverbUS /ˈkwentʃəz/
third-person singular of “quench” — satisfy
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So it is impossible to realize that she is quite young.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading So it is impossible to realize that she is quite young.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it is impossible to realize that she is quite young.
the season of growth
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRE, AND OTHER ESCAPES ONE'S mother never has the appearance of any particular age.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading It is too dear, too perfectly the spring that quenches our thirst for unfailing love ever to look to us withered and age-stricken as it must to strangers.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading On the other hand the familiar, beloved face never wears the look of age, no matter how wrinkled it be, nor how far we have traveled from childhood.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She does not look precisely young, because hers is the face to which our baby eyes are raised for comfort and guidance, it is from her that we receive and hope for all things.
