used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
boot-straps
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From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
brought into existence
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ELI JEREY IS CALLED INTO REQUISITION.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
chortledverbUS /ˈtʃɔːrtəld/
past form of “chortle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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ELI
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From this reading ELI JEREY IS CALLED INTO REQUISITION.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
exhaltation
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From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
favoringverbUS /ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “favor” — promote over another
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
how
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From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
the quality of being humane
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ELI JEREY IS CALLED INTO REQUISITION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELI JEREY IS CALLED INTO REQUISITION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
JEREY
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From this reading ELI JEREY IS CALLED INTO REQUISITION.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
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 It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
plenaryadjectiveUS /ˈplenəri/
full in all respects
From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
plentitudenoun
a full supply
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
ravishingadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/
stunningly beautiful
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
REQUISITIONnounUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
From this reading ELI JEREY IS CALLED INTO REQUISITION.
move upward
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
shuttle-lock
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a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
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on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
spoonsnounUS /spuːnz/
plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
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the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
transcendsverbUS /trænˈsendz/
third-person singular of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading It may not have been by his own boot-straps, unaided, that Eli Jerey rose to his plenary rank, or to his financial exhaltation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
warpverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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which person or people
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is, indeed, very promising to know that favoring chance does not fall altogether upon the many who are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is refreshing to observe, sometimes, how often men and women of lowly state can rise, as it were, by their own boot-straps from the great misfortune of having nothing to the ravishing luck of plentitude.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It is wonderful how prosperity transcends every other medium in working a transformation in a poor stick of humanity, who has been chortled, like a shuttle-lock, through the shifting warp of adversity.
