used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
matters of personal concern
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
(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 For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HURLINGHGAM I must be cruel only to be kind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AT HURLINGHGAM I must be cruel only to be kind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading AT HURLINGHGAM I must be cruel only to be kind.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
easily-fathomed
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From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
fathomed
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From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
furtherancenounUS /ˈfɜːrθərəns/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
Glynde
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From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
HURLINGHGAM
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From this reading AT HURLINGHGAM I must be cruel only to be kind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT HURLINGHGAM I must be cruel only to be kind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
and nothing more
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading AT HURLINGHGAM I must be cruel only to be kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading AT HURLINGHGAM I must be cruel only to be kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
and nothing more
From this reading AT HURLINGHGAM I must be cruel only to be kind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
parentheticadjective
qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
a human being
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
perspicacitynoun
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
a full supply
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
a strong line
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
shoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
taketh
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From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT HURLINGHGAM I must be cruel only to be kind.
transparencynounUS /trænˈsperənsi/
permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Glynde was one of those easily-fathomed persons who often succeed in their designs by the very transparency of their method.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading There are plenty of people ready to pull on a rope or shove at a wheel, but there are more eager to do so if they are offered the direction of affairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
which person or people
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is not your deep person who succeeds in carrying out a set purpose, but one who is just profound enough to be fathomed of the multitude.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading For, after all, the multitude is ready enough to help, in a casual, parenthetic way, in the furtherance of a design; and a little depth, serving to flatter that vanity which taketh delight in a sense of superior perspicacity, only adds to the zest.
