used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading How little of you is in your _will!_ Above your will how intimately are you related to all of us!
(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 I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have many, many things to learn of you.
How
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From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How little of you is in your _will!_ Above your will how intimately are you related to all of us!
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
individualities
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From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading How little of you is in your _will!_ Above your will how intimately are you related to all of us!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I have many, many things to learn of you.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How little of you is in your _will!_ Above your will how intimately are you related to all of us!
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 I have many, many things to learn of you.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
obliteratesverbUS /əˈblɪtəreɪts/
third-person singular of “obliterate” — mark for deletion, rub off, or erase
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading How little of you is in your _will!_ Above your will how intimately are you related to all of us!
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
transport commercially
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I have many, many things to learn of you.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
thinlyadverbUS /ˈθɪnli/
without force or sincere effort
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I think I should persuade you to get into a ship this Autumn, quit all study for a time, and follow the setting sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How little of you is in your _will!_ Above your will how intimately are you related to all of us!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How little of you is in your _will!_ Above your will how intimately are you related to all of us!
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
but in spite of that
From this reading How melancholy to think how much we need confession!...* Yet the great truths are always at hand, and all the tragedy of individual life is separated how thinly from that universal nature which obliterates all ranks, all evils, all individualities.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish I could come to you instead of sending this sheet of paper.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How little of you is in your _will!_ Above your will how intimately are you related to all of us!
