used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
a quantity of money
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
caddishness
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From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading IN DOUBT.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
an act that fails
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
yet to be or coming
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
how
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From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
of great significance or value
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DOUBT.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
lucklessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
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 Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
as might be expected
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
others
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From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
over-confidence
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From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
a human being
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
self-conceit
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From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
have in common
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
staminanounUS /ˈstæmənə/
enduring strength and energy
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the development of character defeat often plays an important part.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A certain amount of failure, a proportionate share of defeat, adds stamina and determination to a character that is naturally strong, and the experience thus obtained may be turned to profit in teaching the luckless one how to avoid future mistakes.
underestimationnoun
an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
From this reading Continued success is almost sure to breed over-confidence, self-conceit, underestimation of others, and, in many cases, downright caddishness.
at the time that
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
which person or people
From this reading The person who has never known the pangs following failure, whether deserved or otherwise, is poorly prepared to face such a misfortune when it comes to him, and at some time it must befall every one.
