used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a result there grew up a widespread discontent and bitterness.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
(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 THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading As a result there grew up a widespread discontent and bitterness.
lacking funds
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading As a result there grew up a widespread discontent and bitterness.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As a result there grew up a widespread discontent and bitterness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
lawlessnessnounUS /ˈlɔːləsnəs/
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result there grew up a widespread discontent and bitterness.
REVOLTnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no doubt that the idea of immortality got hold of people and carried them away completely.
a special situation
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As a result there grew up a widespread discontent and bitterness.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is that peculiar form of lawlessness which broke out and had as its object the destruction of the old.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading As a result there grew up a widespread discontent and bitterness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
a late time of life
From this reading The daily miracles that were occurring of the renewal of health and vigour, the cure of disease and the passing of those infirmities that are associated with advancing years, impressed the popular imagination deeply.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE YOUNG Amid all the strife and clamour of the next few days one thing stands out now in my mind with sinister radiance.
