1911
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading No song could face such blackness, but for the will to share, and for hope of the day of sharing.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No song could face such blackness, but for the will to share, and for hope of the day of sharing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
cannot
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definite but not specified or identified
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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No song could face such blackness, but for the will to share, and for hope of the day of sharing.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
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editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading A Book of Songs and Shadows _Published November 1911_ Thanks are especially due to the editors of The American Magazine, Scribner's, The Atlantic Monthly, and to Messrs. Harper and Brothers, for their courteous permission to reprint certain of the poems included in this volume.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading No song could face such blackness, but for the will to share, and for hope of the day of sharing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
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heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading No song could face such blackness, but for the will to share, and for hope of the day of sharing.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading A Book of Songs and Shadows _Published November 1911_ Thanks are especially due to the editors of The American Magazine, Scribner's, The Atlantic Monthly, and to Messrs. Harper and Brothers, for their courteous permission to reprint certain of the poems included in this volume.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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engage in
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
the force of workers available
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
Messrs
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MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading A Book of Songs and Shadows _Published November 1911_ Thanks are especially due to the editors of The American Magazine, Scribner's, The Atlantic Monthly, and to Messrs. Harper and Brothers, for their courteous permission to reprint certain of the poems included in this volume.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
not any; not one
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
approval to do something
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poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading A Book of Songs and Shadows _Published November 1911_ Thanks are especially due to the editors of The American Magazine, Scribner's, The Atlantic Monthly, and to Messrs. Harper and Brothers, for their courteous permission to reprint certain of the poems included in this volume.
Scribner's
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A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
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have in common
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading No song could face such blackness, but for the will to share, and for hope of the day of sharing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading No song could face such blackness, but for the will to share, and for hope of the day of sharing.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
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an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No song could face such blackness, but for the will to share, and for hope of the day of sharing.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Book of Songs and Shadows _Published November 1911_ Thanks are especially due to the editors of The American Magazine, Scribner's, The Atlantic Monthly, and to Messrs. Harper and Brothers, for their courteous permission to reprint certain of the poems included in this volume.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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in or at that place or location
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
up to a particular time
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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unhaunted
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From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
unnumberedadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A Book of Songs and Shadows _Published November 1911_ Thanks are especially due to the editors of The American Magazine, Scribner's, The Atlantic Monthly, and to Messrs. Harper and Brothers, for their courteous permission to reprint certain of the poems included in this volume.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We make our songs as we must, from fragments of the joy and sorrow of living.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Life itself may be, we cannot know till all men share the chance to know.
which person or people
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No song could face such blackness, but for the will to share, and for hope of the day of sharing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Until the day of some more equal portion, there is no human brightness unhaunted by this black shadow: the thought of those unnumbered who pay all the heavier cost of life, to live and die without knowledge that there is any Joy of Living.
