used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I was bound and held!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The rope would be inharmonious, startling to the eye, but strong to bind and hold.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading The rope would be inharmonious, startling to the eye, but strong to bind and hold.
confined by bonds
From this reading As I was bound and held!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
the organ of sight
From this reading The rope would be inharmonious, startling to the eye, but strong to bind and hold.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As I was bound and held!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The rope would be inharmonious, startling to the eye, but strong to bind and hold.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
inharmoniousadjective
not in harmony
From this reading The rope would be inharmonious, startling to the eye, but strong to bind and hold.
interwovenadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈwoʊvən/
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
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 We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
a strong line
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
SA'ADI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The rope would be inharmonious, startling to the eye, but strong to bind and hold.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
strandsnounUS /strændz/
plural of “strand” — a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The rope would be inharmonious, startling to the eye, but strong to bind and hold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "In vain I called on Rest to come and stay.
in a violent manner
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I was bound and held!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
at the time that
From this reading We were but seated at the festival Of many covers, when One cried: 'Away!'" --ROSE GARDEN OF SA'ADI.
belonging to which person
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The rope would be inharmonious, startling to the eye, but strong to bind and hold.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now I entered a time of experiences differing at every point, yet interwoven closely, so that my days might compare to a rope whose strands are of violently contrasted colors.
