used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perils may try me, but not the whims and tastes of other men.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There, if I suffice to myself, I have no other ordeal to meet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There, if I suffice to myself, I have no other ordeal to meet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
immediately past
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
Massy
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From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perils may try me, but not the whims and tastes of other men.”
come together
From this reading There, if I suffice to myself, I have no other ordeal to meet.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading There, if I suffice to myself, I have no other ordeal to meet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
not any; not one
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perils may try me, but not the whims and tastes of other men.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
on one occasion
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading There, if I suffice to myself, I have no other ordeal to meet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There, if I suffice to myself, I have no other ordeal to meet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
go across or through
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
PerilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Perils may try me, but not the whims and tastes of other men.”
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading There, if I suffice to myself, I have no other ordeal to meet.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Perils may try me, but not the whims and tastes of other men.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, if I suffice to myself, I have no other ordeal to meet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
Traynor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Perils may try me, but not the whims and tastes of other men.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A sense of hope that it was for the last time he was to exercise his art, that a new and more stirring existence was now about to open before him, made his step lighter and his spirits higher as he went.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading Perils may try me, but not the whims and tastes of other men.”
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charles Massy, dressed in the blouse of his daily labor, and with the tools of his craft in his hand, set out early in search of the garden indicated by Billy Traynor.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Once amid the deep woods, and on the wide plains of the New World, I shall dream no more of what judgment men may pass upon my efforts.
