used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
anew
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Yes,” he went on, “success is a most fleet-footed—almost a phantom—goddess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
for the reason that
From this reading This is, of course, because one is rarely satisfied with present success.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This is, of course, because one is rarely satisfied with present success.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading HOW TO FIND SUCCESS.
fleet-footed
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From this reading “Yes,” he went on, “success is a most fleet-footed—almost a phantom—goddess.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading “Yes,” he went on, “success is a most fleet-footed—almost a phantom—goddess.
hold firmly
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
half-tired
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From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TO FIND SUCCESS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes,” he went on, “success is a most fleet-footed—almost a phantom—goddess.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Yes,” he went on, “success is a most fleet-footed—almost a phantom—goddess.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is, of course, because one is rarely satisfied with present success.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Yes,” he went on, “success is a most fleet-footed—almost a phantom—goddess.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This is, of course, because one is rarely satisfied with present success.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading “Yes,” he went on, “success is a most fleet-footed—almost a phantom—goddess.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This is, of course, because one is rarely satisfied with present success.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading This is, of course, because one is rarely satisfied with present success.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading This is, of course, because one is rarely satisfied with present success.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading HOW TO FIND SUCCESS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO FIND SUCCESS.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Yes,” he went on, “success is a most fleet-footed—almost a phantom—goddess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” he went on, “success is a most fleet-footed—almost a phantom—goddess.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mr. Mansfield made this remark with a quizzical, yet half-tired smile, as if he had himself found the chase exhausting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You pursue her eagerly and seem to grasp her, and then you see her speeding on in front again.
