adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
blessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
level-headedadjective
exercising or showing good judgment
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
OftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
overcrowdedverbUS /ˈoʊvərkraʊdɪd/
past form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
readieradjectiveUS /ˈrediər/
comparative of “ready” — completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
recommendationsnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “recommendation” — something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
stock-in-tradenoun
any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It may be taken for granted, therefore, that he was not lacking in the qualities of close observation and critical analysis.
Theydon
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From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
twenty-sixthadjective
coming next after the twenty-fifth in position
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE TOILS Theydon, though blessed, or cursed, with an active imagination--which must surely be the prime equipment of a novelist--was shrewd and level-headed in dealing with everyday affairs.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Often, of course, his deductions would prove erroneous, but the mere fact that he habitually exercised his wits in such a way rendered it equally certain that his judgment would be accurate sometimes.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would, for instance, be readier than the majority of his fellows to note the small beginnings of events destined to become important.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was no small achievement that the son of a country rector, aided only by a stout heart, a university education and an excellent physique--good recommendations, each and all, but forming the stock-in-trade of many a man on whose subsequent career "failure" is writ large--should have forced himself to the front rank of the most overcrowded among the professions before attaining his twenty-sixth year.
