used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
(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 It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
set up or found
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
assemble or get together
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
highest in quality
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You will have it with you in your sorrow as in your joy, in your working hours as in your leisure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading You will have it with you in your sorrow as in your joy, in your working hours as in your leisure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading You will have it with you in your sorrow as in your joy, in your working hours as in your leisure.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading You will have it with you in your sorrow as in your joy, in your working hours as in your leisure.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
not any; not one
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
respecternoun
a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading You will have it with you in your sorrow as in your joy, in your working hours as in your leisure.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
a special situation
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
unlearnedadjective
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading It will be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can understand.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading Then we come to know the true values of things--to "find tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
at the time that
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
in or to any place at all
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
William
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From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Art, if we so accept it," says William Morris, "will be with us wherever we go--in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet countryside as in the busy town--no place shall be without it.
workadayadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkədeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading You will have it with you in your sorrow as in your joy, in your working hours as in your leisure.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Art and Life We are close to realizing the greatest joys to be found in this workaday world when we accept art as a vital part and not a thing separate and distinct from our daily lives.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will have it with you in your sorrow as in your joy, in your working hours as in your leisure.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will have it with you in your sorrow as in your joy, in your working hours as in your leisure.
