used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hubert Randolph was not a self-made man.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
brought into existence
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
a long fixed look
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
Hubert
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From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
Lou
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From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
come together
From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
a particular point in time
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
Parsinova
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From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
Randolph
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From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
cut with a saw
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
Seabury
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From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
self-madeadjective
having achieved success or recognition by your own efforts
From this reading Hubert Randolph was not a self-made man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
unprofessionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnprəˈfeʃənəl/
not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was inevitable that Parsinova should meet Hubert Randolph, as Lou Seabury had prophesied.
at the time that
From this reading But when one considers that Randolph had determined from the moment he saw her to know her in an unprofessional capacity, his accomplishment of that end was in the natural order of things.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was not inevitable that he should prove to be the man whose intent gaze had held hers from the first row.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had succeeded, made his name stand firm in the humming world of finance, in spite of the handicap of having been born to the purple.
