used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
a cherished desire
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
any thing at all
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading NOBODY’S CHILDREN.
coddlingverbUS /ˈkɑːdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “coddle” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
Cárlos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
dearly loved
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
lotteriesnounUS /ˈlɑːtəriz/
plural of “lottery” — something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
subject to death
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
not any; not one
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
NOBODY'SnounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
possessive form of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading NOBODY’S CHILDREN.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
and nothing more
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
rafflesnounUS /ˈræfəlz/
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
Sofía
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
express in words
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
tenderest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
Teodoro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is the result of our education, is it not, Cárlos? of having had no coddling in our childhood, and having been accustomed from our tenderest infancy to the idea that no one could be our inferior?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
displeasing to the senses
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
which person or people
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Men who have made themselves, as we have done, who, without any mortal help nor any safeguard but strong will and high ambition, have been able to triumph in the struggle for existence--the devil’s in it, but they are the only people who really know how to help the helpless!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There you see a man ready for anything and everything, my dear Sofía,” said Teodoro.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will not tell you half the things I have been able to do in my life--treating my neighbor as myself--for fear of falling into an ugly trick of singing my own praises; for fear too of making you envious, in spite of your raffles and benevolent lotteries--enough of that.”
