aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “What’s the _good_ of such despair?” said Mr. Dad.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading “What’s the _good_ of such despair?” said Mr. Dad.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not despair.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
an act that fails
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
festeringnounUS /ˈfestərɪŋ/
(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “What’s the _good_ of such despair?” said Mr. Dad.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do not despair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
a form of address for a man
From this reading “What’s the _good_ of such despair?” said Mr. Dad.
not any; not one
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I do not despair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What’s the _good_ of such despair?” said Mr. Dad.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What’s the _good_ of such despair?” said Mr. Dad.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “What’s the _good_ of such despair?” said Mr. Dad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What’s the _good_ of such despair?” said Mr. Dad.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No. But what is the good of lying about hope and success in the midst of failure and gathering disaster?
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From this reading “What’s the _good_ of such despair?” said Mr. Dad.
at the time that
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading What is the good of pretending that there is order and benevolence or some sort of splendid and incomprehensible process in this festering waste, this windy desolation of tremendous things?
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading What is the good of saying that mankind wins—automatically—against the spirit of evil, when mankind is visibly losing point after point, is visibly losing heart?
