used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
consider or hold as true
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
(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 Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
a boy or man
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
How
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From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
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 But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
engage in
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
Orsino
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From this reading Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
a human being
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But the old Prince did not in the least understand the business nor the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His grandfather had indeed offered him help and in a way to make it acceptable if he had felt that he could accept it at all.
which person or people
From this reading How far circumstances had contributed to this result and how far he himself was to blame for his lonely state, those may judge who have followed his history to this point.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Orsino was to all intents and purposes without a friend.
a late time of life
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Moreover a young fellow of two or three and twenty does not look for a friend in the person of a man sixty years older than himself.
