used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
(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 But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading And suddenly temptation comes!
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HERSELF OR HER FRIEND?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HERSELF OR HER FRIEND?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading HERSELF OR HER FRIEND?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
and nothing more
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
one's
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From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HERSELF OR HER FRIEND?
a judge of a probate court
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
a course of conduct
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
pluckingverbUS /ˈplʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “pluck” — pull or pull out sharply
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
shirkedverbUS /ʃɜːrkt/
past form of “shirk” — avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading And suddenly temptation comes!
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading And suddenly temptation comes!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ONE may be walking on a most ordinary path, plucking flowers by the way, and doing—or not doing—one's everyday duties.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In the one case, previous weeks have strengthened one's power to stand firm; in the other case, previous weeks have lessened it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But in the meeting of that temptation it makes just all the difference, whether the everyday duties have been faithfully carried out, or have been shirked.
