used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOUND IN THE NIGHT.
highly skilled
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
in the past
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
the organ of sight
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SOUND IN THE NIGHT.
incipientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt/
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
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 After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A SOUND IN THE NIGHT.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A SOUND IN THE NIGHT.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
moving very fast
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOUND IN THE NIGHT.
a special situation
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
to-day
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From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
to-morrow
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From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
twistsnounUS /twɪsts/
plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
unbornadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈbɔːrn/
not yet brought into existence
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
directed up
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After long labour a thing springs forth full grown; to deny it, or refuse it, or fight against it, seems now as vain as a few hours ago it was to hope for it, or to fear, or to imagine, or conceive it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Slow in forming, swift in acting; slow in the making, swift in the working; slow to the summit, swift down the other slope; it is the way of nature, and the way of the human mind.
the day immediately before today
From this reading What seemed yesterday unborn and impossible, is to-day incipient and a great way off, to-morrow complete, present, and accomplished.
zigzagsnounUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡz/
plural of “zigzag” — an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
From this reading In like manner, the slow, crawling, upward journey can be followed by every eye; its turns, its twists, its checks, its zigzags may be recorded on a chart.
