adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
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 There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
hard-and
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From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
non-moral
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
ticket-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading My own experience is that in these things chance makes a very good choice for one, as it does in most non-moral things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was an extreme case, and perhaps such a venture might not always turn out so happily; but I think that people might oftener trust themselves to Providence in these matters than they do.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading There is really an infinite variety of pleasant resorts of all kinds now, and one could quite safely leave it to the man in the ticket-office where one should go, and check one's baggage accordingly.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I think the chances of an agreeable summer would be as good in that way as in making a hard-and- fast choice of a certain place and sticking to it.
