used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
(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 AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
confined by bonds
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
canstmodal verbUS /kænst/
an old form of “can”, used with “thou”
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
Hiddenly
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From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
INTERLUDEnounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
interminglingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “intermingle” — combine into one
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
interwovenadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈwoʊvən/
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
others
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From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
a human being
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading So it is with the story of the pilgrimage of Smiles.
portrayverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪ/
portray in words
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
QUILLER-COUCH
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From this reading A. QUILLER-COUCH.
reactingverbUS /riˈæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
SmilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading So it is with the story of the pilgrimage of Smiles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
move an implement through
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
a special situation
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading AN INTERLUDE All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
understandinglyadverb
with understanding
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Life is so largely a thing of intermingling currents, of interwoven threads, of reacting forces, that it is well-nigh impossible understandingly to portray the life story of one person without occasionally pausing to review, at least briefly, incidents in the lives of others with which it is closely bound up.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star.
