used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
at or in the front
From this reading We see our goal ahead, and we fondly believe that because it is ahead we must come to it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading We do not consider the awful road we travel, nor the gradual exhaustion which is overtaking us.
for the reason that
From this reading We see our goal ahead, and we fondly believe that because it is ahead we must come to it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading We see our goal ahead, and we fondly believe that because it is ahead we must come to it.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading It is a blind, reckless journey, from which there is no escape when the tide sets in.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
make calm or still
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
deem to be
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do not consider the awful road we travel, nor the gradual exhaustion which is overtaking us.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It is a blind, reckless journey, from which there is no escape when the tide sets in.
divisible by two
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading We do not consider the awful road we travel, nor the gradual exhaustion which is overtaking us.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading We see our goal ahead, and we fondly believe that because it is ahead we must come to it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
the act of giving
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading We see our goal ahead, and we fondly believe that because it is ahead we must come to it.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading We do not consider the awful road we travel, nor the gradual exhaustion which is overtaking us.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
an instinctive motive
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a blind, reckless journey, from which there is no escape when the tide sets in.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
joltingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It is a blind, reckless journey, from which there is no escape when the tide sets in.
laceratedadjective
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We see our goal ahead, and we fondly believe that because it is ahead we must come to it.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
not any; not one
From this reading It is a blind, reckless journey, from which there is no escape when the tide sets in.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading We do not consider the awful road we travel, nor the gradual exhaustion which is overtaking us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
overtakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading We do not consider the awful road we travel, nor the gradual exhaustion which is overtaking us.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
phlegmaticadjectiveUS /fleɡˈmætɪk/
showing little emotion
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading It is a blind, reckless journey, from which there is no escape when the tide sets in.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We do not consider the awful road we travel, nor the gradual exhaustion which is overtaking us.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We see our goal ahead, and we fondly believe that because it is ahead we must come to it.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading It is a blind, reckless journey, from which there is no escape when the tide sets in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We see our goal ahead, and we fondly believe that because it is ahead we must come to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We do not consider the awful road we travel, nor the gradual exhaustion which is overtaking us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
at the time that
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LAST OF LONELY RANCH There are moments which come in all lives when calm reflection is powerless to influence the individual acts; when calmness, even in the most phlegmatic natures, is impossible; when a tide of impulse sweeps us on, giving us not even so much as a breathless, momentary pause in which to consider the result of our headlong career.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading We blunder on against every jagged obstacle, lacerated and bleeding, jolting cruelly from point to point, whither our passions irresistibly drive us.
