used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
make certain of
From this reading I can assure you this is no exaggeration, but a portrait.
atrophynounUS /ˈætrəfi/
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
From this reading He is born good, a congenital good example, a sufferer from atrophy of his original sin.
Bagarrow
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From this reading The only hope I can see for Bagarrow, short of murder, is forcible trepanning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
brought into existence
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I can assure you this is no exaggeration, but a portrait.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can assure you this is no exaggeration, but a portrait.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
congenitaladjectiveUS /kənˈdʒenətəl/
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
From this reading He is born good, a congenital good example, a sufferer from atrophy of his original sin.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading I can assure you this is no exaggeration, but a portrait.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only hope I can see for Bagarrow, short of murder, is forcible trepanning.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading The only hope I can see for Bagarrow, short of murder, is forcible trepanning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He is born good, a congenital good example, a sufferer from atrophy of his original sin.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The only hope I can see for Bagarrow, short of murder, is forcible trepanning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can assure you this is no exaggeration, but a portrait.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can assure you this is no exaggeration, but a portrait.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
Lombroso
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From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The only hope I can see for Bagarrow, short of murder, is forcible trepanning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
NiceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
not any; not one
From this reading I can assure you this is no exaggeration, but a portrait.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
and nothing more
From this reading The only hope I can see for Bagarrow, short of murder, is forcible trepanning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He is born good, a congenital good example, a sufferer from atrophy of his original sin.
pathologicaladjectiveUS /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to the practice of pathology
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading I can assure you this is no exaggeration, but a portrait.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
express in words
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The only hope I can see for Bagarrow, short of murder, is forcible trepanning.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
setternounUS /ˈsetər/
one who sets written material into type
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The only hope I can see for Bagarrow, short of murder, is forcible trepanning.
estrangement from god
From this reading He is born good, a congenital good example, a sufferer from atrophy of his original sin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading He is born good, a congenital good example, a sufferer from atrophy of his original sin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
a special situation
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
trepanning
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From this reading The only hope I can see for Bagarrow, short of murder, is forcible trepanning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that the thing must be pathological, that he and this goodness of his have exactly the same claim upon Lombroso, let us say, as the born criminal.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading And so he goes on his way through this wonderful universe with his eyes fixed upon two or three secondary things, without the lust or pride of life, without curiosity or adventure, a mere timid missionary of a religion of "Nicer Ways," a quiet setter of a good example.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I can assure you this is no exaggeration, but a portrait.
