used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
adolescencenounUS /ˌædəˈlesəns/
the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
(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 Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
AmidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
beaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
borderlandnoun
district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
confined by bonds
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
CamnounUS /kæm/
a river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
CollegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
deceivingverbUS /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
drudgerynounUS /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
divisible by two
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
at any time
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
glorifyverbUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪ/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
j'etais
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From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
jeunesse
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From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
Landale
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From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
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 Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
manounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
malheureux
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From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
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 Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
the force of workers available
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
narrow-mindedadjective
capable of being shocked
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
north-country
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From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
an amount of time
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
PHILOSOPHER'S
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From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
quand
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From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
any competition
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
resistlessly
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From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
seizesverbUS /ˈsiːzɪz/
third-person singular of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
sinounUS /siː/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
super-earthly
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From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
tempsnounUS /temps/
plural of “temp” — a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
From this reading DAY DREAMS: A PHILOSOPHER'S FATE Le beau temps de ma jeunesse ... quand j'etais si malheureux.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
thinkernounUS /ˈθɪŋkər/
an important intellectual
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
in the direction of
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
unawaresadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
without forethought or plan; inadvertently
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
unfathomableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæðəməbəl/
of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
unprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
waftverbUS /wɑːft/
be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
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 In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the high days of the Revolutionary movement across the water, Adrian Landale was a dreamy student living in one of those venerable Colleges on the Cam, the very atmosphere of which would seem sufficient to glorify the merits of past ages and past institutions.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Amidst such peaceful surroundings this eldest scion of an ancient, north-country race--which had produced many a hardy fighter, though never yet a thinker nor even a scholar--amid a society as prejudiced and narrow-minded as all privileged communities are bound to become, had nevertheless drifted resistlessly towards that unfathomable sea whither a love for the abstract beautiful, a yearning for super-earthly harmony and justice, must inevitably waft a young intelligence.
a late time of life
From this reading The borderland between adolescence and manhood, in the life of men of refined aspirations and enthusiastic mettle, is oftener than not an unconsciously miserable period--one which more mature years recall as hollow, deceiving, bitterly unprofitable.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Yet there is always that about the memories of those far-off young days, their lofty dreams long since scattered, their virgin delights long since lost in the drudgery of earthly experience, which ever and anon seizes the heart unawares and fills it with that infinite weakness: that mourning for the dead and gone past, which yet is not regret.
