used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
for the reason that
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
DisappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
DOCTOR'SnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S OPINION OF EGYPLOSIS.
EGYPLOSIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S OPINION OF EGYPLOSIS.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
divisible by two
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
forerunnernounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnər/
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Here was happiness piled upon happiness, yet the recipients thereof were not happy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Here was happiness piled upon happiness, yet the recipients thereof were not happy.
only a very short time before
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was happiness piled upon happiness, yet the recipients thereof were not happy.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
long-continued
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
used to form the superlative
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here was happiness piled upon happiness, yet the recipients thereof were not happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S OPINION OF EGYPLOSIS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S OPINION OF EGYPLOSIS.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Here was happiness piled upon happiness, yet the recipients thereof were not happy.
recipientsnounUS /rɪˈsɪpiənts/
plural of “recipient” — a person who receives something
From this reading Here was happiness piled upon happiness, yet the recipients thereof were not happy.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S OPINION OF EGYPLOSIS.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading Here was happiness piled upon happiness, yet the recipients thereof were not happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Disappointments and suffering are natural to man because life is supported on difficulty, and a long-continued happiness is the sure forerunner of disaster.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here was happiness piled upon happiness, yet the recipients thereof were not happy.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My experiences in Egyplosis were teaching me that even the most perfect human organizations contain the elements of decay and death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The human soul at variance with its own physical condition was hardly the best ideal of a god.
but in spite of that
From this reading Here was happiness piled upon happiness, yet the recipients thereof were not happy.
