used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
(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 Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It can be an infinity of things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But what the deuce else can the letter be but criminal?”
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But what the deuce else can the letter be but criminal?”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “But what the deuce else can the letter be but criminal?”
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading “But what the deuce else can the letter be but criminal?”
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading “But what the deuce else can the letter be but criminal?”
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
else
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From this reading “But what the deuce else can the letter be but criminal?”
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading “We have eternity to stretch our legs in,” replied the mystic.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have eternity to stretch our legs in,” replied the mystic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
infinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/
time without end
From this reading “It can be an infinity of things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
staying power
From this reading “We have eternity to stretch our legs in,” replied the mystic.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “But what the deuce else can the letter be but criminal?”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading “We have eternity to stretch our legs in,” replied the mystic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
and nothing more
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We have eternity to stretch our legs in,” replied the mystic.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “We have eternity to stretch our legs in,” replied the mystic.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading “We have eternity to stretch our legs in,” replied the mystic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “It can be an infinity of things.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Facts point in all directions, it seems to me, like the thousands of twigs on a tree.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It's only the life of the tree that has unity and goes up--only the green blood that springs, like a fountain, at the stars.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have eternity to stretch our legs in,” replied the mystic.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “But what the deuce else can the letter be but criminal?”
