used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
consider or hold as true
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
having companions or an escort
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
(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 They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading People so endowed are usually fortunate, and of them it may be said, that it was good for them to be born.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
brought into existence
From this reading People so endowed are usually fortunate, and of them it may be said, that it was good for them to be born.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
a boy or man
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading People so endowed are usually fortunate, and of them it may be said, that it was good for them to be born.
the act of giving
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading People so endowed are usually fortunate, and of them it may be said, that it was good for them to be born.
the force of workers available
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
as might be expected
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
open-handed
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From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
others
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From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
providencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading People so endowed are usually fortunate, and of them it may be said, that it was good for them to be born.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading People so endowed are usually fortunate, and of them it may be said, that it was good for them to be born.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
carry out
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading People so endowed are usually fortunate, and of them it may be said, that it was good for them to be born.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
under normal conditions
From this reading People so endowed are usually fortunate, and of them it may be said, that it was good for them to be born.
precisely as stated
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
vey
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From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People so endowed are usually fortunate, and of them it may be said, that it was good for them to be born.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
which person or people
From this reading They are the people who are naturally endowed with faith--faith first of all in a guiding providence, which as a rule is accompanied by a faith in their fellow men.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading These latter folk are not of a speculating or strongly reasoning turn; if sorrow arrives they accept it as wise, painful, inevitable--if joy visits them they rejoice, but with simplicity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Some people concern themselves vey much with the mysteries of life, others take what good things fall into their way without question or wonder.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world is kind to such individuals, for the world is very fond of giving what is expected of it--to one hate and distrust, to another open-handed benevolence and cordiality.
