adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The worst sorrows in life are not its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
consolesnounUS /kənˈsoʊlz/
plural of “console” — a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
encouragesverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “encourage” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The worst sorrows in life are not its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
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 And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
godsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
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 In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
GoethenounUS /ɡoʊθ/
German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
HimpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The worst sorrows in life are not its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The worst sorrows in life are not its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading The worst sorrows in life are not its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The worst sorrows in life are not its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
others
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From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
persevereverbUS /pərsəˈvɪr/
be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The worst sorrows in life are not its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.
stumbleverbUS /ˈstʌmbəl/
walk unsteadily
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His own situation is the only thing he can come near to perceiving; and if he draws it faithfully and beautifully, he consoles and he encourages.
treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That is the best and noblest thing he can do, if he can express or depict anything which may make other men feel that they are not alone, that others are treading the same path, in sunshine or cloud; anything which may help others to persevere, to desire, to perceive.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And when Goethe said that it was for the consolation of gods as well as of men, he said a sublime thing, for if we believe that God made and loved us, may we not sympathise with Him for our blindness and hopelessness, for all the sad sense of injustice and perplexity that we feel as we stumble on our way; all the accusing cries, all the despairing groans?
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In art, then, a man does his best if, like Goethe, he works his own situation into art for the consolation of gods and men.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst sorrows in life are not its losses and misfortunes, but its fears.
