used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
consider or hold as true
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
adaptingverbUS /əˈdæptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adapt” — make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading It is the form which changes, not the essence.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading It is the form which changes, not the essence.
at any time
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
assemble or get together
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
HOMELESSnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
hurls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
immoralitynounUS /ˌɪmərˈælɪti/
the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
the force of workers available
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is the form which changes, not the essence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
on one occasion
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
severestadjectiveUS /səˈvɪrəst/
superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
move hurridly
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
stagecoachnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒkoʊtʃ/
a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a law often resented as if it were an immorality, but those who refuse the new way on principle, confuse form with principle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the form which changes, not the essence.
which person or people
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Once twilight and darkness were without, shadows and dim recesses within; now, wherever men gather there is one continuous blazing day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
the day immediately before today
From this reading THE HOMELESS DAUGHTER One of the severest strains society makes on human life is that of adapting itself to ever changing conditions: yesterday it dragged us in a stagecoach; to-day it hurls us across country in limited expresses; to-morrow we shall fly!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He who would keep his task abreast with the day must accept speed and light; for the law is, think, feel, do in the terms of your day, if you would keep your hold on your day.
