used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
assimilateverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪt/
take up mentally
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
fearless and daring
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
deprecateverbUS /ˈdeprəkeɪt/
express strong disapproval of; deplore
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
wanted intensely
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
divisible by two
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
fatherlandnounUS /ˈfɑːðərlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
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 Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
Heemskirk
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From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
the quality of being humane
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
indifferents
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From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
Joris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
and nothing more
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
any competition
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
renegadesnounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪdz/
plural of “renegade” — someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
Semple's
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From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
be seated
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
the season of growth
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
confined on all sides
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
a special situation
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading In these days, the tendency is to tone down and to assimilate, to deprecate every thing positive and demonstrative.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading _"To be a sweetness more desired than spring,-- This is the flower of life."_ Joris Van Heemskirk had not thought of prayer; but, in his vague fear and apprehension, his soul beat at his lips, and its natural language had been that appeal at his daughter's closed door.
at the time that
From this reading But Joris lived when the great motives of humanity stood out sharp and bold, and surrounded by a religious halo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
the words that are spoken
From this reading For Semple's words had been like a hand lifting the curtain in a dark room: only a clouded and uncertain light had been thrown, but in it even familiar objects looked portentous.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Many of his people had begun to associate with the governing race, to sit at their banquets, and even to worship in their church; but Joris, in his heart, looked upon such "indifferents" as renegades to their God and their fatherland.
