Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

anew

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

(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 In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

divisible by two

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

every person

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

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From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

of great significance or value

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

and nothing more

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

come together

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

the force of workers available

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

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From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

not any; not one

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

above and across; more than

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

express in speech

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

be standing; be upright

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

not in physical motion

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

express in words

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

to a vital degree

From this reading These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Just how far any one is justified in keeping what he regards as his own private affairs from the public, or in defending himself from attacks, is a mooted point.

at the time that

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

which person or people

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Probably in the life of everyone there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business--men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.

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From this reading If one talks about one's experiences, there is a natural temptation to charge one with traveling the easy road to egotism; if one keeps silence, the inference of wrong-doing is sometimes even more difficult to meet, as it would then be said that there is no valid defence to be offered.