used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
anew
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
BewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading It is this: "Beware of parting!"
blitheadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
country-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
inappositeadjective
of an inappropriate or misapplied nature
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is this: "Beware of parting!"
conformity or harmony
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
a unit of instruction
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
come together
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
the force of workers available
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
not any; not one
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
the act of departing politely
From this reading It is this: "Beware of parting!"
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
re-splicing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
Time'snounUS /taɪmz/
possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
a message informing of danger
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
watering-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
at the time that
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being devoted exclusively to a reflection, not inapposite to the events in this history nor to those in any other which chronicles the life of men.
which person or people
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is one warning lesson in life which few of us have not received, and no book that I can call to memory has noted down with an adequate emphasis.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading From the passionate farewell to the woman who has your heart in her keeping, to the cordial good-by exchanged with pleasant companions at a watering-place, a country-house, or the close of a festive day's blithe and careless excursion,--a cord, stronger or weaker, is snapped asunder in every parting, and Time's busy fingers are not practised in re-splicing broken ties.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The true sadness is not in the pain of the parting, it is in the When and the How you are to meet again with the face about to vanish from your view!
