used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many a Prometheus is torn and rent by the insensate malice of the age.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
how long something has existed
From this reading Many a Prometheus is torn and rent by the insensate malice of the age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ruffian and blinded saint meet and kiss over the corpse of an innovator.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading Ruffian and blinded saint meet and kiss over the corpse of an innovator.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many a Prometheus is torn and rent by the insensate malice of the age.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading Ruffian and blinded saint meet and kiss over the corpse of an innovator.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
for this reason
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
the quality of being humane
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
hurls
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From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
immolatedverbUS /ˈɪməleɪtəd/
past form of “immolate” — offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
innovatornounUS /ˈɪnəveɪtər/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Ruffian and blinded saint meet and kiss over the corpse of an innovator.
insensateadjective
devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation
From this reading Many a Prometheus is torn and rent by the insensate malice of the age.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Ruffian and blinded saint meet and kiss over the corpse of an innovator.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Many a Prometheus is torn and rent by the insensate malice of the age.
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 Many a Prometheus is torn and rent by the insensate malice of the age.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
come together
From this reading Ruffian and blinded saint meet and kiss over the corpse of an innovator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ruffian and blinded saint meet and kiss over the corpse of an innovator.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
PrometheusnounUS /prəˈmiːθiːəs/
(Greek mythology) the Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to mankind; Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock where an eagle gnawed at his liver until Hercules rescued him
From this reading Many a Prometheus is torn and rent by the insensate malice of the age.
reformersnounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Many a Prometheus is torn and rent by the insensate malice of the age.
Ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Ruffian and blinded saint meet and kiss over the corpse of an innovator.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Ruffian and blinded saint meet and kiss over the corpse of an innovator.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
self-seekingnoun
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the common fate of reformers that they inspire the enmity both of the ignorant and the self-seeking, and hence the larger portion of humanity is arrayed against them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fate of fools is to live; that of great spirits that they should be immolated by the savage present for the blessing of a fairer future.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Many a Prometheus is torn and rent by the insensate malice of the age.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Each martyr lights a beacon fire that hurls light and splendour within the portals of the coming century.
