used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Not at all.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Not at all.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Orrington’s tone was heartily reassuring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
not one, and not any
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not at all.”
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
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From this reading Orrington’s tone was heartily reassuring.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading Orrington’s tone was heartily reassuring.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I have always believed,” said Reynolds, “that a proper self-confidence is a prime requisite for literary success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Orrington’s tone was heartily reassuring.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Orrington’s tone was heartily reassuring.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In all seriousness, I am sure both of you will agree with me that none of us could have reached his present position in the world without some degree of boldness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You get away with it, and the rest of us get nowhere in comparison.”
