used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading And yet to be known as such is to command admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And yet to be known as such is to command admiration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading And yet to be known as such is to command admiration.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
carefully weighed
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
covetverbUS /ˈkʌvət/
wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet to be known as such is to command admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And yet to be known as such is to command admiration.
LINKSnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading LOVE LINKS.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE LINKS.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
not any; not one
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And yet to be known as such is to command admiration.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And yet to be known as such is to command admiration.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But then the world--meaning ourselves--often finds it convenient not to examine too curiously.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
belonging to which person
From this reading The man of the world whose reputation rests upon a sound foundation is sure to get the best of his neighbours.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If integrity and upright conduct be commendable qualities, no man should covet the distinction of being considered a man of the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet to be known as such is to command admiration.
