used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
(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 His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
Annihilation's
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From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
CaravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
put or send forth
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
the first light of day
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
the act of departing
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
docilitynounUS /dɑːˈsɪləti/
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
DrawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
Gerald
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From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
heedsnounUS /hiːdz/
plural of “heed” — paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
Khayyam
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From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
immediately past
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
engage in
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
a particular point in time
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
Omar
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From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
ROMANadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
express a supposition
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
moving very fast
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
VILLAnounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading She gave herself up to fullest enjoyment of the fine weather, the swift motion, the beautiful country.
(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 One moment in Annihilation's Waste, One moment of the Well of Life to taste-- The Stars are setting, and the Caravan Draws to the dawn of nothing!--Oh, make haste!_" --Omar Khayyam.
at the time that
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The docility with which Gerald accepted the change of subject was completely reassuring to Virginia.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His words led her to suppose that he imagined all to be well between herself and her husband.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE ROMAN VILLA "_When you and I behind the Veil are past, Oh! but the long, long while the world shall last, Which of our Coming and Departure heeds As much as Ocean of a pebble cast.
