used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
after-life
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From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
in the past
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
(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 "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
cause to be bored
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
at any time
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
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From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
implicitlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/
without doubting or questioning
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
liberatornounUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtər/
someone who releases people from captivity or bondage
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
and nothing more
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
an educational institution
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
undividedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/
not parted by conflict of opinion
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Count bore his honors very calmly, though every week some fresh feat of bodily strength or daring kept adding to his popularity.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading It was no slight temptation to his vanity; for, as some one has said truly, no successful adventurer in after-life ever wins such undivided admiration and hearty partisans as a school hero.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "My only books Were woman's looks, And folly all they taught me."
a late time of life
From this reading The _prestige_ of the liberator among the Irish peasantry comes nearest to it, I think; or the feeling of a clan, a hundred years ago, toward their chief.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It must be very pleasant to be quoted so incessantly and believed in so implicitly, and to know that your decisions are so absolutely without appeal.
