used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
cannot
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From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
contingentnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
disabilitiesnounUS /dɪsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “disability” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
forthcomings
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From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading What is happiness?
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is happiness?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
for more time
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
nebulousadjectiveUS /ˈnebjələs/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
not any; not one
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
PsychologicallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
with regard to psychology
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
reef-constructing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
serpulæ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
express a supposition
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
toothachenoun
an ache localized in or around a tooth
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
unhamperedadjectiveUS /ənˈhæmpərd/
not slowed or blocked or interfered with
From this reading Psychologically, I suppose, it is a state of mind, contingent on some pleasing expectation and unhampered by physical disabilities.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fond anticipation, clear or nebulous, is of its very essence; the fruitful idea is a condition of its being.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is happiness?
at the time that
From this reading It must build to exist, like the reef-constructing serpulæ of the Pacific; and when it can build no longer, it ceases with its own productive capacity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One cannot be happy _with_ the toothache, or _without_ the ache of hope in pleasurable forthcomings.
