used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading What will be the candle-flame that shall first attract my new-born sight?
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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candle-flame
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From this reading What will be the candle-flame that shall first attract my new-born sight?
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
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chalk-oval
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made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
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a young person of either sex
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WHERE I FIND MYSELF.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
set up or found
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the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
how
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From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHERE I FIND MYSELF.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
kitesnounUS /kaɪts/
plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
limestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
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the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
a particular point in time
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a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading WHERE I FIND MYSELF.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
new-born
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From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
not any; not one
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
many times at short intervals
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading What will be the candle-flame that shall first attract my new-born sight?
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What will be the candle-flame that shall first attract my new-born sight?
at the time that
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE I FIND MYSELF.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What will be the candle-flame that shall first attract my new-born sight?
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading For my own part, I often wished, when a child, that I had watched while God was making me, so that I might have remembered how he did it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Now my wonder is whether, when I creep forth into ‘that new world which is the old,’ I shall be conscious of the birth, and enjoy the whole mighty surprise, or whether I shall become gradually aware that things are changed and stare about me like the new-born baby.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading No wisest chicken, I presume, can recall the first moment when the chalk-oval surrounding it gave way, and instead of the cavern of limestone which its experience might have led it to expect, it found a world of air and movement and freedom and blue sky--with kites in it.
