used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Perhaps it is your mission to develop the other into a healthier state of activity."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I hope to Heaven it may be," her husband answered fervently.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I hope to Heaven it may be," her husband answered fervently.
for the reason that
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
cher
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From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Perhaps it is your mission to develop the other into a healthier state of activity."
disapproveverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
consider bad or wrong
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
dualadjectiveUS /ˈduːəl/
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
any strong feeling
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading "I hope to Heaven it may be," her husband answered fervently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
healthieradjectiveUS /ˈhelθiər/
improved in health or physical condition
From this reading Perhaps it is your mission to develop the other into a healthier state of activity."
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "I hope to Heaven it may be," her husband answered fervently.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I hope to Heaven it may be," her husband answered fervently.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope to Heaven it may be," her husband answered fervently.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "I hope to Heaven it may be," her husband answered fervently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it is your mission to develop the other into a healthier state of activity."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I hope to Heaven it may be," her husband answered fervently.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
the force of workers available
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Perhaps it is your mission to develop the other into a healthier state of activity."
monnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
and nothing more
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps it is your mission to develop the other into a healthier state of activity."
make a painting
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it is your mission to develop the other into a healthier state of activity."
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Perhaps it is your mission to develop the other into a healthier state of activity."
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
hard to endure
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
the topmost one of two
From this reading I am afraid the one you disapprove of has had the upper hand in me so far.
literature in metrical form
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
which person or people
From this reading You are spared the artist's complication of a dual personality; of two souls imprisoned in one body; the one who enjoys, and loves, and suffers; and the one who looks on, and picks every emotion to pieces.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is because you only climb mountains and handle men, _mon cher_, instead of trying to paint them, or translate them into verse.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perhaps it is your mission to develop the other into a healthier state of activity."