Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading He will take advice and profit by all the circumstances that may help him to succeed.

(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 He will take advice and profit by all the circumstances that may help him to succeed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading That man, as a rule, is successful in the world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

to gain with effort

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He will take advice and profit by all the circumstances that may help him to succeed.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He will take advice and profit by all the circumstances that may help him to succeed.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

turn aside; turn away from

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

plural of “foible” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He will take advice and profit by all the circumstances that may help him to succeed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

take in marriage

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He will take advice and profit by all the circumstances that may help him to succeed.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

many times at short intervals

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

and nothing more

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading He will take advice and profit by all the circumstances that may help him to succeed.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading That man, as a rule, is successful in the world.

express in words

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

having a determined will

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He will take advice and profit by all the circumstances that may help him to succeed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading That man, as a rule, is successful in the world.

the quality of being superior

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

carry out

From this reading He will take advice and profit by all the circumstances that may help him to succeed.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

plural of “temperament” — your usual mood

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading When you say that a woman has a strong character, it often means that she is obstinate and prejudiced, and that whatever advice and arguments may be placed at her disposal, she will follow her own mind and have her own way.

at the time that

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

which person or people

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When you say that a man has a strong character, it means that when he has made up his mind to attain an object in view, nothing will divert him from the road that leads to the goal.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading That man, as a rule, is successful in the world.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading FAILINGS AND FOIBLES OF GOOD WOMEN Women of strong character--Obstinacy and prejudice--Tastes and temperaments--The diplomatic woman--The strong-minded woman--The superiority of woman--Monopolizers--Little women--The woman who is wrong--'I told you so'--Why women were not given beards--Women who marry for money and for titles--The only chance of success in matrimony.