used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
in actual fact
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
(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 don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading So much learning was difficult for him to digest.
diffuselyadverb
in a diffuse manner
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
digestverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading So much learning was difficult for him to digest.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
don't
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From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
expoundedverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/
past form of “expound” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
learnedlyadverb
with erudition; in an erudite manner
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading So much learning was difficult for him to digest.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
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 Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
sproutedadjectiveUS /ˈspraʊtɪd/
(of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
stork-father
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From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
stork-mother
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From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
sunbeams
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From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Love such as lovers felt, and that between parents and children; between light and plants; how the sunbeams kissed the ground, and how thereby the seeds sprouted forth--it was all so diffusely and learnedly expounded, that it was impossible for the stork-father to follow the discourse, much less to repeat it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I don't quite comprehend it," said the stork-mother, "but that is not my fault--it is the fault of the thought; though it is all one to me, for I have other things to think upon."
precisely as stated
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And then the learned talked of love between this and that--that there was a difference.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It made him very thoughtful, however; he half closed his eyes, and actually stood on one leg the whole of the next day, reflecting on what he had heard.
