Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

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

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

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

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

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

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

causing an emotional disturbance

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

an exemption from some rule or obligation

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

your usual mood

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

an act that fails

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

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

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

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

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

not any; not one

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

come to pass

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

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From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

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From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

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From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

have in common

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

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

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

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

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

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

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

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

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

enter unlawfully on someone's property

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.

the act of using

From this reading It is as if they had an inalienable right to expect better usage.

waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

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

From this reading Thus a disconcerting chance or a temporary obstacle rouses no disposition to measure strength with adversity, or to cope with untoward combinations, but an angry amazement, an indignant displeasure, a sense of trespass upon one’s lawful domain of success and happiness that result in blundering egotistic self-assertion, which often fails in the clearance of the obstruction to the paths of bland and self-satisfied progress.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Those with whom life deals liberally are often less grateful than exacting.

inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading Any failure of the largess of fate is like withheld deserts or a wanton injury.

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

From this reading It never seems to occur to these favorites of fortune that others have as fair a claim upon the munificence of circumstance, and that but for a cloaked mystery of dispensation they would share equally with their fellows.