used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
(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 From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
react verbally
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Who ever heard of a worker--a real toiler--becoming degraded?
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
a youthful male person
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
debauchnoun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
take in liquids
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
elaborationnounUS /ɪˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
at any time
From this reading Who ever heard of a worker--a real toiler--becoming degraded?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Who ever heard of a worker--a real toiler--becoming degraded?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
It's
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From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
immediately past
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
the force of workers available
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
used to form the superlative
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
not any; not one
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
noblenessnoun
the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
by chance
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Who ever heard of a worker--a real toiler--becoming degraded?
refersverbUS /rəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
rejoices
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From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
root-evil
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From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From most painful study I have come to the conclusion that nearly all of our degraded men come to ruin through idleness in the first instance; drink, gambling, and other forms of debauch follow, but idleness is the root-evil.
toilernoun
one who works strenuously
From this reading Who ever heard of a worker--a real toiler--becoming degraded?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The answer is brief, and I have left it until last, for no particular elaboration is needed.
which person or people
From this reading The man who begins by saying, "It's a poor heart that never rejoices," or who refers to the danger of making Jack a dull boy, is on a bad road.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Who ever heard of a worker--a real toiler--becoming degraded?
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Worn he may be, and perhaps dull to the influence of beauty and refinement; but there is always some nobleness about him.
