used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
make calm or still
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
CreativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
form'd
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From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
gradationnounUS /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/
relative position in a graded series
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
ill-directed
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From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
and nothing more
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
immediately past
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
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 So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
not any; not one
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
precipitationnounUS /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
presumingverbUS /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
railer
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From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
not in physical motion
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
ThomsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading Thomson.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So long as we possess the power to struggle, hope is the last feeling to desert the human mind.
at the time that
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Let no presuming railer tax Creative wisdom, as if aught was form'd In vain, or not for admirable ends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Men are endowed with every gradation of courage, from the calm energy of reflection, which is rendered still more effective by physical firmness, to the headlong precipitation of reckless spirit: from the resolution that grows more imposing and more respectable as there is greater occasion for its exercise, to the fearful and ill-directed energies of despair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But no description with the pen can give the reader a just idea of the chill that comes over the heart when accidental causes rob us, suddenly and without notice, of those resources on which we have been habitually accustomed to rely.
