used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
in the past
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE RUIN.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
receptivitynounUS /ˈriːsepˈtɪvɪti/
willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading AT THE RUIN.
express in words
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
self-analysisnoun
a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
Self-knowledgenoun
an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilities
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
self-study
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From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
susceptibilitynounUS /səˌseptəˈbɪləti/
the state of being susceptible; easily affected
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE RUIN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
triteadjectiveUS /traɪt/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Self-knowledge may be very valuable, but self-study does not tend always toward happiness.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
precisely as stated
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We grow like what we contemplate, is a very trite truth, and he had absorbed much of the outright simplicity of the mountaineers, without losing any of the character he had long ago formed.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading One might almost venture to say that, in a vast majority of cases, serious self-analysis amounts to remorse if nothing worse.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Reynolds had been shut away from society for so long a time that he had returned, in a degree, to the susceptibility and receptivity of extreme youth.
