used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
abandonsnounUS /əˈbændənz/
plural of “abandon” — the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
abdicatesverbUS /ˈæbdəkeɪts/
third-person singular of “abdicate” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
power to direct or determine
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
dearly loved
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
evaporatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvæpəreɪtəd/
drawn off in the form of vapor
From this reading His is a lost power, which has evaporated into space.
divisible by two
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This, perhaps, explains many of my follies.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading This, perhaps, explains many of my follies.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
free-will
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From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His is a lost power, which has evaporated into space.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His is a lost power, which has evaporated into space.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His is a lost power, which has evaporated into space.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
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 This, perhaps, explains many of my follies.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
by chance
From this reading This, perhaps, explains many of my follies.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading His is a lost power, which has evaporated into space.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
successive (without a break)
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
stubbornnessnounUS /ˈstʌbərnnəs/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, perhaps, explains many of my follies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His is a lost power, which has evaporated into space.
which person or people
From this reading Any man who abdicates his rights, or gives way before obstacles, abandons his mission and returns to the rank of the beasts.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading According to my view (as a believer in free-will), man is himself a will or independent power served by his organs; he is a kind of manifestation of the spirit of nature created to control matter.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know, my dear Louis, that whenever I have formed any plan, whether a reckless one or even a wise one, I go straight at it with the stubbornness of a mule.
