1903
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From this reading Published October, 1903.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
(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 It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading And why does the fruit taste bitter in the mouth?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
a young person of either sex
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
DAMSELnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And why does the fruit taste bitter in the mouth?"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading And why does the fruit taste bitter in the mouth?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And why does the fruit taste bitter in the mouth?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading And why does the fruit taste bitter in the mouth?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Published October, 1903.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
on one occasion
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
and nothing more
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published October, 1903.
RAYSnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
SAGEnounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
Identical; not different.
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
SUN'SnounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
confined on all sides
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading And why does the fruit taste bitter in the mouth?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE SUN'S RAYS _A tree stood alone surrounded by high and low hills.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
which person or people
From this reading And the Sage answered, as he stepped from his cave: "My child, there was once a man who had two ears like other people.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And why does the fruit taste bitter in the mouth?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It could be observed from all sides, and it appeared different from each elevation._ _The tree was the same, only the point of view differed._ _Everything depends upon the point of view._ "_And as to the meaning, it's what you please._" _C. S. C._ THE DAMSEL AND THE SAGE And the Damsel said to the Sage: "Now, what is life?
