adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
autobiographicaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
elevateverbUS /ˈeləveɪt/
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
Eumoiriety
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was to be a Manual of Eumoiriety.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
Kynnersley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
ManualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading It was to be a Manual of Eumoiriety.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
Montaignenoun
French writer regarded as the originator of the modern essay (1533-1592)
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
sweetenedadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtənd/
with sweetening added
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was to be sweetened with philosophic reflections and adorned with allusions to the lives of the great masters of their destiny who have passed away.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not only was it to explain to him clearly the motives which led to my taking any particular line of action with regard to his affairs, and so enable me to escape whatever blame he might, through misunderstanding, be disposed to cast on me, but also to elevate his mind, stimulate his ambitions, and improve his morals.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was to have been a pretty little work after the manner of Montaigne, with the exception that it ran of its own accord into narrative form.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When I began this autobiographical sketch of the last few weeks of my existence, I had conceived, as I have already said, the notion of making it chiefly a guide to conduct for my young disciple, Dale Kynnersley.
