1980
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From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The World-Storm was a human affair, and human events are ever based on love.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
(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 For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
ARCTICnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The World-Storm was a human affair, and human events are ever based on love.
AUTOBIOGRAPHYnounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading The World-Storm was a human affair, and human events are ever based on love.
BLACKGUARDverb
subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
put or send forth
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
CURLYadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
DRAGONnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
EDITEDadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
at any time
From this reading The World-Storm was a human affair, and human events are ever based on love.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
FRONTIERSMANnoun
a man who lives on the frontier
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
FRONTIERSMAN'S
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From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
HancocknounUS /ˈhænkɑːk/
American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
Hodder
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From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The World-Storm was a human affair, and human events are ever based on love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
LeadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
something that is lost
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The World-Storm was a human affair, and human events are ever based on love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
the force of workers available
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The World-Storm was a human affair, and human events are ever based on love.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
ROTTENNESSnoun
in a state of progressive putrefaction
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
RULESnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
Stoughton
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From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
thrones
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From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
(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 Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
which person or people
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For the love of woman a man gives all the labour of his life, or in the loss or lack of love will cast his life away.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading For the love of women men have built cities, or burned them, won thrones or lost them, have staked things present and the things to come.
World-Storm
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From this reading TALES OF WESTERN LIFE THE RULES OF THE GAME THE ARCTIC NIGHT, _Chapman & Hall_ THE BLACKGUARD, _Chapman & Hall_ ROTTENNESS A FRONTIERSMAN (AUTOBIOGRAPHY), _Gay & Hancock_ CURLY, _Gay & Hancock_ SWORD AND DRAGON, _Hodder & Stoughton_ THE FRONTIERSMAN'S POCKET BOOK (EDITED), _John Murray._ This is the story of the World-Storm.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Leaders in every field of thought have described the events of the year 1980, but we who have come aged and shaken out of that chaos, know well that the half was not told.
