used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHARACTER is formed under a great variety of influences.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHOICE OF SOCIETY, AND FORMATION OF FRIENDSHIPS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading CHARACTER is formed under a great variety of influences.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading CHOICE OF SOCIETY, AND FORMATION OF FRIENDSHIPS.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
command with authority
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
FORMATIONnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading CHOICE OF SOCIETY, AND FORMATION OF FRIENDSHIPS.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading CHARACTER is formed under a great variety of influences.
FRIENDSHIPSnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading CHOICE OF SOCIETY, AND FORMATION OF FRIENDSHIPS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CHARACTER is formed under a great variety of influences.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
a single distinct event
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading CHARACTER is formed under a great variety of influences.
insensiblyadverb
in a numb manner; without feeling
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHARACTER is formed under a great variety of influences.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
not one, and not any
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHOICE OF SOCIETY, AND FORMATION OF FRIENDSHIPS.
one's
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From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading CHOICE OF SOCIETY, AND FORMATION OF FRIENDSHIPS.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading CHARACTER is formed under a great variety of influences.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading CHARACTER is formed under a great variety of influences.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Sometimes a very trifling circumstance gives direction to the whole course of one’s life.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among these influences, none are more direct and powerful than that exerted upon us by the companions with whom we associate; for we insensibly fall into their habits.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And every incident that occurs, from day to day, is exerting a silent, gradual influence, in the formation of your character.
