used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
AnthemnounUS /ˈænθəm/
a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading --National Anthem.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
ConfoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading Confound their politics!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
inroadnounUS /ˈɪnroʊd/
an encroachment or intrusion
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
Linton
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From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading --National Anthem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Confound their politics!
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Confound their politics!
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Plans and schemes of various kinds occupied his thoughts too intently to admit of slumber.
precisely as stated
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Linton was very far from indulging that dreamy inactivity of which he spoke.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Indeed, his theory was, that, if a man could not dream of some happy mode of advancing his fortune, sleep was a fearful inroad upon his worldly career.
