used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
(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 Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
on or to one side
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then it becomes a question, not of philosophy, but of courage; a question not of mind, but of spirit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
confined by bonds
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then it becomes a question, not of philosophy, but of courage; a question not of mind, but of spirit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Then it becomes a question, not of philosophy, but of courage; a question not of mind, but of spirit.
Cruikshank
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From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
at any time
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
set up or found
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then it becomes a question, not of philosophy, but of courage; a question not of mind, but of spirit.
a particular point in time
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then it becomes a question, not of philosophy, but of courage; a question not of mind, but of spirit.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Then it becomes a question, not of philosophy, but of courage; a question not of mind, but of spirit.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Then it becomes a question, not of philosophy, but of courage; a question not of mind, but of spirit.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it becomes a question, not of philosophy, but of courage; a question not of mind, but of spirit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
unwiseadjectiveUS /ənˈwaɪz/
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding all his quiet and retiring habits as a gardener, I should ever have declared that Cruikshank was a man of spirit.
(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 Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
at the time that
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have no doubt there is this hedge in every philosophy, over which it is dangerous to peep--a curtain which it is unwise to pull aside.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Such moments as these are bound to come; and, as it has been said of love and of hunger, so well may it be said of this--when Fear comes in at the door, then out of the window flies philosophy.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Cruikshank has looked up over the hedge of his garden and, for one moment, found the bitterness of the world.
