used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
at or in or to any place
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
AttainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
dearly loved
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
etc
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From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
heart-to-heartnoun
an intimate talk in private
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
How
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From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
IdealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
inferencenounUS /ˈɪnfərəns/
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
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 This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
the force of workers available
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
not one, and not any
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
others
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From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
PushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
an educational institution
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
plural of “story” — 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 This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading “Experience,” says the proverb, “is a dear school, and none but fools learn therein.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Author of “Pushing to the Front,” etc., etc., etc.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It is not likely that there is anywhere in existence a similar collection of heart-to-heart talks with distinguished people of equal value to this.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The inference is that to be wise one must suffer himself to be taught by the experience of others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading This volume contains the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives.
