used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
(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 First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Then the time of death, which, in happy lives, is very short: but always a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then comes the time of labour, when, having become the best he can be, he does the best he can do.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Then comes the time of labour, when, having become the best he can be, he does the best he can do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
without doubt or question
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Then comes the time of labour, when, having become the best he can be, he does the best he can do.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then comes the time of labour, when, having become the best he can be, he does the best he can do.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
at any time
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Then the time of death, which, in happy lives, is very short: but always a time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then comes the time of labour, when, having become the best he can be, he does the best he can do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
how
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From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
a brief written record
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Then the time of death, which, in happy lives, is very short: but always a time.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then the time of death, which, in happy lives, is very short: but always a time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
at the time that
From this reading Then comes the time of labour, when, having become the best he can be, he does the best he can do.
in or to any place at all
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Youth is properly the forming time--that in which a man makes himself, or is made, what he is for ever to be.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I do not know how far I shall be able in this letter to carry you forward in the story of Scott's life; let me first, therefore, map its divisions clearly; for then, wherever we have to stop, we can return to our point in fit time.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading First, note these three great divisions--essentially those of all men's lives, but singularly separate in his,--the days of youth, of labour, and of death.
