used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
at or in the front
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
(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 FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
Antony's
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From this reading To Antony's mind he had made a big mistake.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To Antony's mind he had made a big mistake.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
blanknessnoun
the state of being blank; void; emptiness
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
cannot
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From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
an occurrence of something
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
divisible by two
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
opinion or judgment
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
foisting
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From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Antony's mind he had made a big mistake.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Antony's mind he had made a big mistake.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To Antony's mind he had made a big mistake.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
a particular point in time
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
an old word for “no”
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
one's
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From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
and nothing more
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
express in words
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
shruggingverbUS /ˈʃrʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading There is not even stolid philosophy to come to our aid, a shrugging of the shoulders, a foisting of the blame on to fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this is more especially the case when the mistakes and the blankness have been caused by our own actions.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
at the time that
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It may be that the majority of the incidents have been forced upon us, that we have not been free agents in the matter, but if we must of honesty say,--Here or there was the mistake which led to them, and I made that mistake of my own free will,--we cannot turn to philosophy regarding fate for our comfort.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading FOR THE DAY ALONE Probably there are times in the life of every human being, when the only possible method of living at all, would seem to be by living in the day--nay, in the moment--alone, resolutely shutting one's eyes to the mistakes behind one, refusing to look at the blankness ahead.
