used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
(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 Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
carefully weighed
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
crookedlyadverb
in a crooked lopsided manner
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading ENGAGED.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
an act that fails
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
falsifies
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From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
many times at short intervals
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
prudentlyadverbUS /ˈpruːdəntli/
in a prudent manner
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
uniformlyadverbUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmli/
in a uniform manner
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
upsetsnounUS /əpˈsets/
plural of “upset” — an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Not certainly those undertakings which have been most carefully weighed and prudently determined on.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Nature, Fate, whatever it be that rules our destinies, rules them crookedly, and, with mischief, upsets all our calculations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Just as frequently the rash and precipitate venture is crowned with success as that which has been wisely considered; and just as often the latter proves a failure, and falsifies every expectation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IF a comparison were made between the results of well and ill considered ventures, which would prove the most uniformly successful?
