used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
the two together, not just one
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Winter's storms provoke the oak to deepest rooting.
deteriorationnounUS /dɪˈtɪriəreɪʃən/
a symptom of reduced quality or strength
From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The nation and the man that waxes over-fat grows lean of soul.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The nation and the man that waxes over-fat grows lean of soul.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The nation and the man that waxes over-fat grows lean of soul.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Winter's storms provoke the oak to deepest rooting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
over-fat
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From this reading The nation and the man that waxes over-fat grows lean of soul.
over-fatness
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From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
an amount of time
From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Winter's storms provoke the oak to deepest rooting.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
precisely, exactly
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
rootingnounUS /ˈruːtɪŋ/
the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow
From this reading Winter's storms provoke the oak to deepest rooting.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The nation and the man that waxes over-fat grows lean of soul.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Winter's storms provoke the oak to deepest rooting.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The nation and the man that waxes over-fat grows lean of soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At times, indeed, too long a period of peaceful growth may lead to over-fatness and deterioration.
unlooked
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From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
upbuilding
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From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
waxesnounUS /ˈwæksɪz/
plural of “wax” — any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
From this reading The nation and the man that waxes over-fat grows lean of soul.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
at the time that
From this reading MIGHT OF RIGHT Matters were progressing thus, surely if slowly, when a sudden sharp stroke fell upon them--sudden, but not altogether unlooked for.
Winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter's storms provoke the oak to deepest rooting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
a late time of life
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
but in spite of that
From this reading With the individual as with the nation, peaceful times are growing times; and yet, to both individual and nation, there come times of stress and strife, when the slow upbuilding of the years is put sharply to the test, and, surviving, is the stronger for the strain.
