Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading The young cannot afford to be generous, even if they possess the necessary insight.

later than; following

From this reading And yet, after all, it is from the older generation that we have a right to expect that.

(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 CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

any thing at all

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

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From this reading The young cannot afford to be generous, even if they possess the necessary insight.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

one or the other of two

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

divisible by two

From this reading The young cannot afford to be generous, even if they possess the necessary insight.

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading And yet, after all, it is from the older generation that we have a right to expect that.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

put an end to; kill

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading The young cannot afford to be generous, even if they possess the necessary insight.

plural of “god” — 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 "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

(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 "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And yet, after all, it is from the older generation that we have a right to expect that.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

characteristic of humanity

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading The young cannot afford to be generous, even if they possess the necessary insight.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

and nothing more

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

plural of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

come together

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

absolutely essential

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

not one, and not any

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The young cannot afford to be generous, even if they possess the necessary insight.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

a stipulated condition

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

precisely, exactly

From this reading And yet, after all, it is from the older generation that we have a right to expect that.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

having intellectual depth

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

past form of “vaunt” — show off

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The good gods sigh for the cost and pain," and as, growing older ourselves, we become spectators of such a conflict, with eyes able to see the real goodness and truth of both combatants, how often must we exclaim: "Oh, just for a little touch of sympathetic comprehension on either side!"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet, after all, it is from the older generation that we have a right to expect that.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading CONCERNING THOSE "ATLANTIC LINERS" AND AN OLD DESK Of all battles in this complicated civil warfare of human life, none is more painful than that being constantly waged from generation to generation between young and old, and none, it would appear, more inevitable, or indeed necessary.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading If that vaunted "experience" with which they are accustomed to extinguish the voice of the young means anything, it should surely include some knowledge of the needs of expanding youth, and be prepared to meet them, not in a spirit of despotic denial, but in that of thoughtful provision.