used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
Adirondack
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From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
anew
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
(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 Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
atomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
clarifiedverbUS /ˈklerəfaɪd/
inflected form of “clarify” — make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
the state of being honored
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
for more time
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
not any; not one
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
a brief written record
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
on one occasion
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
a male human offspring
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under this torture Nature once more becomes king and man again an atom; his judgment clarified, his heart stripped naked, his soul turned inside out.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
untamedadjective
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such is the power of the primeval, and for the unique way in which it has been treated between these covers, the father takes off his hat to the son.
which person or people
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The untamed, mighty, irresistible primitive is now to be reckoned with, and a lie will no longer serve.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
wrestedverbUS /ˈrestɪd/
past form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading Once abandoned in the wilderness, wholly dependent upon what can be wrested from its clutch to prolong existence, all the ordinary standards and ambitions of life become as naught: for neither love, hatred, revenge, honour, money, jewels, or social success will bring a cup of water, a handful of corn or a coal of fire.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
a late time of life
From this reading This story, written by a man who has passed many years of his life in the Adirondack woods, strikes a note not often sounded--the power of the primeval over the human mind.
