used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
(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 Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
all-confiding
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From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
Chaque
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From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
cieux
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From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
dearly loved
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
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divisible by two
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
at any time
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
governsverbUS /ˈɡʌvərnz/
third-person singular of “govern” — bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
lesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
mouvant
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From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
mutabilitynoun
the quality of being capable of mutation
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
nos
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From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
and nothing more
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
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pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
s'évanouit
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From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
sousnounUS /suːz/
plural of “sou” — a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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Tous
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From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
varie
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From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
vieverbUS /vaɪ/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
wanting in physical strength
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
at the time that
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
in or at the place that
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
which person or people
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Alas! that even this solitude where all seems “The world forgetting, by the world forgot.” should be subject to that mutability of fate which governs the busiest haunts of man.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Is it possible, that among these dear ruins, where all the “life of life” has been restored to me, the worst of human pangs should assail my full all-confiding heart.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet I am jealous only on surmise: but who was ever jealous on conviction; for where is the heart so weak, so mean as to cherish the passion when betrayed by the object?
yeux
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From this reading “Tous s’évanouit sous les cieux, Chaque instant varie a nos yeux Le tableau mouvant de la vie.”
