used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The family then lives in a favorable environment, the parents agree, the children are affectionate.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading The family then lives in a favorable environment, the parents agree, the children are affectionate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The family then lives in a favorable environment, the parents agree, the children are affectionate.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
Campagna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
a period of 100 years
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The family then lives in a favorable environment, the parents agree, the children are affectionate.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
employeenounUS /emˈplɔɪi/
a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading The family then lives in a favorable environment, the parents agree, the children are affectionate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family then lives in a favorable environment, the parents agree, the children are affectionate.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The family then lives in a favorable environment, the parents agree, the children are affectionate.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
germinateverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrməneɪt/
produce buds, branches, or germinate
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
the quality of being humane
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
laborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The family then lives in a favorable environment, the parents agree, the children are affectionate.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The family then lives in a favorable environment, the parents agree, the children are affectionate.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
have in common
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
do one's shopping
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
shop-keeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
carry out
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Take a look at the figures of the peasant in the far-off arid Campagna, the little government employee, the laborer, the little shop-keeper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
at the time that
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And when the laborer, a bronzed statue of humanity, returns from, his smoky shop and meets his white-haired mother, the embodiment of half a century of immaculate virtue and heroic sacrifices, then he can, tired, but assured of his daily bread, give room to feelings of affection, and he will cordially invite his mother to share his frugal meal.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When work is assured, when living is certain, though poor, then want, cruel want, is in the distance, and every good sentiment can germinate and develop in the human heart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But let the same man, in the same environment, be haunted by the spectre of want and lack of employment, and you will see the moral atmosphere in his family changing as from day into night.
