used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
affluencenounUS /ˈæfluːəns/
abundant wealth
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
how long something has existed
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
make certain of
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
cannot
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From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
humbugs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
occurring by chance
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
engage in
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
the force of workers available
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
not any; not one
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
no person; not anyone
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
and nothing more
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
Sisyphusnoun
(Greek legend) a king in ancient Greece who offended Zeus and whose punishment was to roll a huge boulder to the top of a steep hill; each time the boulder neared the top it rolled back down and Sisyphus was forced to start again
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
a special situation
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
undefinableadjective
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
(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 Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ABOUT JUSTICE What luck is nobody can know, but it is certainly a gift to be preferred before natural ability.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Luck is that undefinable thing which enables a man to push his head and shoulders well above the crowd.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Make him wise it cannot, but no man cares about wisdom if he can only be wealthy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading No doubt the virtues help, but hard work alone makes no man wealthy, let him toil like Sisyphus.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Lucky men pile up big fortunes, and invariably become humbugs in their old age, and assure young men that their affluence is entirely owing to the splendid virtues of application, perseverance, and early rising, which they practised in their youth.
