used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
Art'snounUS /ɑːrts/
possessive form of “art” — the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading He now turned eagerly to the other and the steeper road.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
Noll
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From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now turned eagerly to the other and the steeper road.
obsessedadjectiveUS /əbˈsest/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One had failed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He now turned eagerly to the other and the steeper road.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
Schopenhauernoun
German pessimist philosopher (1788-1860)
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
steepernounUS /ˈstiːpər/
a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping
From this reading He now turned eagerly to the other and the steeper road.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He now turned eagerly to the other and the steeper road.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading He had failed to find deliverance from the tyranny of living in the contemplation of the Beautiful--in Art for Art’s sake.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
Wherein
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From this reading _Wherein our Hero sets Foot upon the Road to Rome_ Midnight did not see Noll at the tavern of _The Golden Sun_.
belonging to which person
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Still obsessed with the misery and cruelty of the world, he sat beside his lamp and opened the fourth book of the wisdom of Schopenhauer, whose fearless brain had compelled upon him the tragedy of existence; had promised to show him the way out--two ways.
