used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
BANCROFT
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From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
brought into existence
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/
plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
set up or found
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT.
GILDEDadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
the act of departing
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
hold firmly
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
immediately past
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
characterized by grandeur
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
march in a procession
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading THE GILDED AGE "The American democracy follows its ascending march, uniform, majestic as the laws of being, sure of itself as the decrees of eternity."
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what a magnificent nursery for his talent he has found at last!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading He will not always be a pilot; he is an artist born; some day he is going to be a writer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You conceive this valiant spirit, the golden thread in his hands, feeling his way with firmer grasp, with surer step, through the dim labyrinth of that pioneer world.
