used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
AldebarannounUS /ælˈdebərən/
the brightest star in Taurus
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
(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 He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
bloodstonenounUS /ˈblʌdstoʊn/
green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
the act of departing
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
ten 10s
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
hurtsnounUS /hɜːrts/
plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
I'll
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From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
a small worthless amount
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
conformity or harmony
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
and nothing more
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
remindersnounUS /riˈmaɪndərz/
plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
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 KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
TRYSTnounUS /trɪst/
a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
From this reading KEEPING TRYST An hundred times that summer, Jack made the story of Aldebaran his own.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading By the bloodstone that is my birthright, I'll keep my oath until the going down of one more sun."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, too, there were times when the only way he could keep up his courage was to repeat grimly through set teeth, "Tis only one hour at a time that I am called on to endure.
at the time that
From this reading He had his rare, exalted moments, when all things seemed possible; when despite his helpless body his spirit walked erect, and faced his future for the time undaunted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had his daily struggle with the host of hurts which cut him to the quick, the reminders of his thwarted hopes and foiled ambitions.
