used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
how long something has existed
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
beckoningverbUS /ˈbekənɪŋ/
-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
downhilladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
and nothing more
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
move hurridly
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
spendthriftnounUS /ˈspendθrɪft/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
make steady
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
not in physical motion
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
in the direction of
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
unvistaed
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From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The wave of life is rising, and every force tends upwards in a steady rush.
at the time that
From this reading Age is first realised when, instead of looking forward only, he surprises thought in the act of looking--behind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of the physical, at any rate, this is true; for the mental and emotional wave is still ripening towards its higher curve, while the spiritual crest hangs hiding in the sky far overhead, beckoning beyond towards unvistaed reaches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At thirty comes a pause upon the level, but with thirty-five there are signs of the droop downhill.
a late time of life
From this reading Between twenty and thirty a man rises through years reckless of power and spendthrift of easy promises.
