used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
ADVISESverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
move towards
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Von Glauben hesitated a moment--then spoke out boldly.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
an opposing military force
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
divisible by two
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
communicated in words
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
Glauben
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Von Glauben hesitated a moment--then spoke out boldly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
Humphry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
immediately past
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
come together
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
a particular point in time
From this reading Von Glauben hesitated a moment--then spoke out boldly.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do you not think so?”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Von Glauben hesitated a moment--then spoke out boldly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
cut with a saw
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
term of address for a man
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Do you not think so?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Von Glauben hesitated a moment--then spoke out boldly.
successive (without a break)
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Von Glauben hesitated a moment--then spoke out boldly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you not think so?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
Von
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From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
which person or people
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Professor looked at him, and saw nothing but kindliness expressed in his eyes and smile,--therefore, taking courage he replied without embarrassment,-- “Truly, Sir, if a man is brave enough to do this, he may conquer everything but death, and even face this last enemy without much alarm.”
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading THE PROFESSOR ADVISES “I have discovered the secret of successful living, Professor,” said the King, a couple of hours later as, walking in one of the many thickly wooded alleys of the palace grounds, he greeted Von Glauben, who had been told to meet him there, and who had been waiting the Royal approach with some little trepidation,--“It is this,--to draw a straight line of conduct, and walk in it, regardless of other people’s crooked curves!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I agree with you!” replied the monarch; “And Humphry’s line has certainly been straight enough, taken from the point of his own perspective!
