used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
in addition
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
conformitynounUS /kənˈfɔːrməti/
correspondence in form or appearance
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
CORBETTnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
dazzleverbUS /ˈdæzəl/
to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
at any time
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
financiersnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪrz/
plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
of the present time and place
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
InexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
a unit of instruction
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
the literary culture
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
reconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
Springboknoun
a South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
stupefyverb
make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was Bruce's turn to receive the sharpest lesson in this respect that he ever remembered.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
vagariesnounUS /ˈveɪɡəriz/
plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only is she not invariably inexorable, but at times she delights to play with her poor subjects, to dazzle them with surprise, as it were, to stupefy them with the sense of their sheer inability to foresee or understand her vagaries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At breakfast the next morning he selected from a packet of unimportant letters one which required immediate attention.
which person or people
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHO CORBETT WAS "Inexorable Fate!" is a favorite phrase with the makers of books; but Fate, being feminine according to the best authorities, is also somewhat fickle in disposition.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The financiers to whom he had written in conformity with his implied promise to Mr. Dodge had replied favorably with reference to the reconstruction of the Springbok Mine.
