used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
of short duration or distance
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
dearly loved
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
at any time
From this reading The vows he had made were ever present to his mind.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had taken holy orders, and was frequently engaged in the interesting offices of the priesthood.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vows he had made were ever present to his mind.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
Hilarion's
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From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading He had taken holy orders, and was frequently engaged in the interesting offices of the priesthood.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He had taken holy orders, and was frequently engaged in the interesting offices of the priesthood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The vows he had made were ever present to his mind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The vows he had made were ever present to his mind.
not any; not one
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
held or filled or in use
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had taken holy orders, and was frequently engaged in the interesting offices of the priesthood.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had taken holy orders, and was frequently engaged in the interesting offices of the priesthood.
an amount of time
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
plaitedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The vows he had made were ever present to his mind.
priesthoodnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading He had taken holy orders, and was frequently engaged in the interesting offices of the priesthood.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken holy orders, and was frequently engaged in the interesting offices of the priesthood.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
thornyadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːrni/
bristling with perplexities
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
throbs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading The vows he had made were ever present to his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The vows he had made were ever present to his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
at the time that
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The ceremonies of his religion occupied his imagination; and its forms, no less than its spirit, engaged his whole existence.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is a dear and precious period in the life of man, which, brief as sweet, is best appreciated in recollection; when but to exist is to enjoy; when the rapid pulse throbs, wildly, with the vague delight which fills the careless heart, and when it may be truly said, “that nothing is, but what is not.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading While this rainbow hour lasted, the thorny wreath, which faith had plaited round Hilarion’s brow, was worn as cheerily, as if the rose of pleasure had glowed upon his temple.
