used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
(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 I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
bankruptcynounUS /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the impediment lies in the choosing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
chancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But the impediment lies in the choosing.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
EMERSONnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
GIFTSnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
destroyed or killed
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
impedimentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpedəmənt/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading But the impediment lies in the choosing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
insolvencynounUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːlvənsi/
the lack of financial resources
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading But the impediment lies in the choosing.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
held dear
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
RALPH
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From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
a person, without saying who
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
Twas
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From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
precisely as stated
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
vexatiousadjectiveUS /vekˈseɪʃəs/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
WALDO
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From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity is gone.
at the time that
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
which person or people
From this reading GIFTS RALPH WALDO EMERSON "Gifts of one who loved me,-- Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay, and ought to go into chancery, and be sold.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I do not think this general insolvency, which involves in some sort all the population, to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; since it is always so pleasant to be generous, though very vexatious to pay debts.
