activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
anaestheticadjectiveUS /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/
relating to or producing insensibility
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
cannot
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From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading The truly miserable and despondent person is never continuously and actively employed.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading The truly miserable and despondent person is never continuously and actively employed.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The truly miserable and despondent person is never continuously and actively employed.
FitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
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 The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
InsurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truly miserable and despondent person is never continuously and actively employed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading The truly miserable and despondent person is never continuously and actively employed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE MYRMIDONS.
MYRMIDONSnounUS /ˈmɜːrmɪdɪnz/
plural of “myrmidon” — a follower who carries out orders without question
From this reading MORE MYRMIDONS.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The truly miserable and despondent person is never continuously and actively employed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
a human being
From this reading The truly miserable and despondent person is never continuously and actively employed.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
premia
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From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
a safe place
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The truly busy man cannot be actively and consciously unhappy.
except if; if not
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
at the time that
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Wise thank God for Work and for Sleep—and pay large premia of the former as Insurance in the latter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Fits of deep depression there may be for the worker when work is impossible, but, unless there be mental and physical illness, sleep is the other anaesthetic, refuge—and reward.
