Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

completely happy and contented

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

third-person singular of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

in a dejected manner

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

being in captivity

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

without compunction or human feeling

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading My name is Jehu.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading My name is Jehu.

catch fire

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

the act of departing

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

past form of “misconstrue” — interpret in the wrong way

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My name is Jehu.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading My name is Jehu.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

not any; not one

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

third-person singular of “nourish” — provide with nourishment

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

plural of “pond” — a small lake

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

third-person singular of “protect” — shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

recurring again and again

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

-ing form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

not circulating or flowing

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

third-person singular of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

not known or well known

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading It is a harsh name, cold and inhuman, like something out of the night, an unwelcome intruder into the warmth of familiarity.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

in or at the place that

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.

during the time that

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

the words that are spoken

From this reading It inspires no blissful memories, nor does it kindle fond feelings in the bosom of the hearer, instead the heart is hardened to it like the feathers of a duck to water, repulsing it, leaving it to run off into the ditches and by-ways of the long forgotten past, to trickle dejectedly into those stagnant ponds where so many words of wisdom are imprisoned: out of sight, out of mind, out of heart, out of history.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet while history is forgotten and misconstrued, it is repeated, for what is life without water, which nourishes and sustains it, and what is life without wisdom, which protects and cultivates it?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Most probably it sounds foreign and unfamiliar to you, devoid of the qualities of affection and personality which give character to a name.