Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

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

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

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

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

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

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

third-person singular of “bestow” — present

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

an inclination to favor some person or group

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

position 100 in a countable series of things

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Monseigneur Forest was, I suppose, a man in a million.

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

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

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

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Monseigneur Forest was, I suppose, a man in a million.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

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From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

as might be expected

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

absolutely essential

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

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From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

not any; not one

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

express a supposition

From this reading Monseigneur Forest was, I suppose, a man in a million.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

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

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

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

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

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

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

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

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

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

From this reading It is necessary, however, to record that the dignitary was no fool.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

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

From this reading With such understanding, naturally enough, went a rare kindness of heart; the addition to these things of a fine sense of humour argued a certain favouritism on the part of a Providence which bestows upon ninety-and-nine mortals but one virtue apiece, and to the hundredth but two.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GOLDEN BOWL With Monseigneur Forest, other than in his capacity of uncle and counsellor to Miss Valerie French, we are not concerned.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He was, in fact, a very wise man, able to understand most men and women better than they understood themselves.