used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
(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 The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
ArrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
have
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
BitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
without doubt or question
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
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DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
one or the other of two
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
elaborationnounUS /ɪˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
EthicaladjectiveUS /ˈeθɪkəl/
of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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an act that fails
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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Hubert's
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
MeannessnounUS /ˈmiːnnəs/
the quality of being deliberately mean
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
not any; not one
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
go across or through
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
a course of conduct
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
sloughnounUS /slʌf/
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
be standing; be upright
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
in the direction of
From this reading The problem certainly needs no elaboration in this place, since Hubert's path lay all too clearly towards failure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
the act of using
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
wayfarernoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading The dangers upon either road stand out easily, for all but the actual wayfarer.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading By the one he may fall into the slough of Bitterness, whilst the other, far more pleasant as it draws him on, may lead to no more than the pitiable, luxurious cities of Arrogance and Meanness.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading DISCOVERIES An Ethical Society might pass a winter's evening in this debate: Does it need more strength to endure failure or to bear success?
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "I fear," wrote his publisher as an old friend, "it is no use concealing the fact that people do not want the book.
