used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The French social failure is generally a radical.
accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH SOCIAL FAILURES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
curryverbUS /ˈkʌri/
season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH SOCIAL FAILURES.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
an act that fails
From this reading The French social failure is generally a radical.
FAILURESnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH SOCIAL FAILURES.
promote over another
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH SOCIAL FAILURES.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The French social failure is generally a radical.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
how
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From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The French social failure is generally a radical.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
occurring by chance
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
not any; not one
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
others
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From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
a full supply
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading The French social failure is generally a radical.
schemernounUS /ˈskiːmər/
a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH SOCIAL FAILURES.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is his pride that leads him to avoid the lucky ones of the earth; he has no desire to be taken for a schemer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The French social failure is generally a radical.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading But unhappily for himself, he does not know how to disguise his opinions; he is, according to the formula, poor but honest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If he had cared to do as plenty of others do (and seeing you prosperous, he accompanies this with an expressive glance), if he had cared to intrigue and curry favor, he too could have cut a figure in the world.
