used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
any person at all
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
Arithelli
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From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
BlownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
being joined in close association
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
DesiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
diphtherianounUS /dɪfˈθɪriɑː/
acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
not any; not one
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
SWINBURNEnoun
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading SWINBURNE.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
precisely as stated
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers, And everything but sleep."
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I am tired of tears and laughter And men that laugh and weep, Of what may come hereafter For men that sow and reap.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her ignorance of everything connected with illness was supreme, and since childhood she had had no recollection of medicine and doctors.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If anyone had told Arithelli that she was in for a sharp attack of diphtheria, she would have felt surprised and not very much enlightened.
