aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
any thing at all
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _As You Like It_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _As You Like It_.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
engage in
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
absolutely essential
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
a course of conduct
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
recipientsnounUS /rɪˈsɪpiənts/
plural of “recipient” — a person who receives something
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
simplenessnoun
a lack of penetration or subtlety
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
strewverbUS /struː/
spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lot of the conscientious philanthropist is not an easy one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
a special situation
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
thornyadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːrni/
bristling with perplexities
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
unthinkingadjectiveUS /ənˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Jean in her innocence it had seemed that money was the one thing necessary to make bright the lives of her poorer neighbours.
at the time that
From this reading "For never anything can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The kind but unthinking rich can strew their benefits about, careless of their effect on the recipients, but the path of the earnest lover of his fellows is thorny and difficult, and dark with disappointment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _As You Like It_.
