used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
Clutterfield
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From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
to come or go into
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
set up or found
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
of an obscure nature
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
not any; not one
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
not one, and not any
From this reading But I would have none of these things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
by chance
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
unusual or striking
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But I would have none of these things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But I would have none of these things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That mysterious power, "force of circumstances," is doubtless responsible for this, and no better illustration for my argument could be found than my own case.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It has often struck me as being a remarkable circumstance that, in nine cases out of ten, a man's success in life is not found in the career he originally chose for himself, but in another and totally different one.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading My worthy uncle, Clutterfield, the eminent solicitor of Lincoln's Inn Fields, offered me my Articles, and would possibly have eventually taken me into partnership.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I believe my father intended that I should follow the medical profession, while my mother hoped I would enter the Church.
