used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He had not succeeded in what he had attempted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
an act that fails
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not succeeded in what he had attempted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He had not succeeded in what he had attempted.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
having come into contact
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had not succeeded in what he had attempted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had, indeed, felt but little his want of success in regard to money, but he had encountered failure in one or two other matters which had touched him nearly.
WHITTLESTAFF
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From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mr Whittlestaff had not been a fortunate man, as fortune is generally counted in the world.
produce a literary work
From this reading In some things his life had been successful; but these were matters in which the world does not write down a man's good luck as being generally conducive to his happiness.
