used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
accountableadjectiveUS /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
liable to account for one's actions
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
calmestadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːməst/
superlative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
dishonoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
inhumanly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sunday Morning.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
and nothing more
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday Morning.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this respect, I am only accountable to myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Did I care for what is termed reputation, it is by other circumstances that I should be dishonoured.
at the time that
From this reading I HAVE only to lament, that, when the bitterness of death was past, I was inhumanly brought back to life and misery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But a fixed determination is not to be baffled by disappointment; nor will I allow that to be a frantic attempt, which was one of the calmest acts of reason.
