used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
every person
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
joined in matrimony
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
not any; not one
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Everybody will read the announcement of his marriage in the paper: everybody will immediately begin to talk about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
a special situation
From this reading There is one thing, however, by which he may awaken a spirit of earnest curiosity and interest concerning himself: he may get married.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He may design and invent the most beautiful play--which no one will act: he may advocate a measure certain to bring about universal happiness--but no one will so much as read it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH A man may do a great many things without receiving from the world the least sign of regard or interest.
produce a literary work
From this reading He may write the most lovely verses--and no one will read them.
