used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
for the reason that
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
intentionally conceived
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
demeritnounUS /diˈmerət/
a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Should Fame desert him, he will never sink under it.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
set up or found
From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
Gambado
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From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Should Fame desert him, he will never sink under it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
How
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From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Wise man indeed!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
staying power
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
on one occasion
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
and nothing more
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
express in words
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should Fame desert him, he will never sink under it.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Should Fame desert him, he will never sink under it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He will say, "I had a great deal more than I deserved; let me be content."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
a special situation
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
votaries
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From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
which person or people
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Should Fame desert him, he will never sink under it.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading _How to ride a Horse on three Legs._ Fame never permits her votaries to rest, and once a man has gained a certain reputation for any thing, he is wise who can be the humblest under it, because he is conscious only of demerit.
