used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
how long something has existed
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is why we fade and wither as the leaf.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is why we fade and wither as the leaf.
on or to one side
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
crumblesverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlz/
third-person singular of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading This is why we fade and wither as the leaf.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
for a limitless time
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
IDOLSnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/
plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading This is why we fade and wither as the leaf.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
lightning-stroke
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From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But this may not be.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this may not be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
SURVIVINGadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is why we fade and wither as the leaf.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ON SURVIVING THE IDOLS WE BUILD It is the way of life to be forever building new idols in place of the old.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading This is why we fade and wither as the leaf.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Into the fabric of these the most of us put so much of ourselves that a little of us dies each time a cherished image crumbles from age or is shattered by some lightning-stroke of truth from a cloud electric with doubt.
witherverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading This is why we fade and wither as the leaf.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Could we but sweep aside the wreck without dismay and raise a new idol from the overflowing certainty of youth, then indeed should we have eaten from that other tree in Eden, for the defence of which is set the angel with the flaming sword.
