used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
in actual fact
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading He tried to be agreeable, because that was his nature.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He tried to be agreeable, because that was his nature.
for the reason that
From this reading He tried to be agreeable, because that was his nature.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
a state at a particular time
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
didn't
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From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
even-tenor-of-his-way
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From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tried to be agreeable, because that was his nature.
for this reason
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
jocundadjective
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
LuncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
engage in
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He tried to be agreeable, because that was his nature.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So it was “Hence, loathed Melancholy!” and a brave endeavor to be as jocund as the poet’s lines!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob didn’t make more than a dozen remarks that failed to add to his popularity.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to be agreeable, because that was his nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He tried to be agreeable, because that was his nature.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Luncheon came and went, but nothing actually tragic happened at it.
an affirmative
From this reading That “even-tenor-of-his-way” condition made it incumbent on him—yes, made it his sacred duty to be bright and amiable.
