Chapter V

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

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

to gain with effort

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

matters of personal concern

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

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

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

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

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

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

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

brought into existence

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of Mr. Rawn the reverse of this was true.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

mark as different

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

yet to be or coming

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

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

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

in this place or thing or document

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

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

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

and nothing more

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

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

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

joined in matrimony

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

place restrictions on

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

change to the contrary

From this reading In the case of Mr. Rawn the reverse of this was true.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

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

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading For the man who is commonplace and who is aware of the fact, the future is apt to have but little hope, nor is his story apt to hold any interest.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

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

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading In the case of Mr. Rawn the reverse of this was true.

not spectacular

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

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

From this reading In the case of Mr. Rawn the reverse of this was true.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

which person or people

From this reading There are many of us who have been born in this or that small community, who have lived somewhat humdrum lives, have married in a somewhat humdrum way, and who have, in like unspectacular fashion, failed to achieve any distinguished success in affairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN ADVERSITY TRIUMPHANT I It might with some justice be urged that, thus far in his life, Mr. Rawn has shown little to distinguish him from his fellow-men; that indeed his career has been commonplace almost to the point of lack of interest to others.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, did we restrict ourselves to this point of view, we must fail of our purpose herein, just as Mr. Rawn himself would have failed had he allowed himself no imagination in his view of himself.