used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
(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 Then all kinds of things happen to him which illustrate this subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
dearly loved
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
else
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From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
divisible by two
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
at any time
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
come to pass
From this reading Then all kinds of things happen to him which illustrate this subject.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then all kinds of things happen to him which illustrate this subject.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Then all kinds of things happen to him which illustrate this subject.
of great significance or value
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Then all kinds of things happen to him which illustrate this subject.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
long-lost
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From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading That is what coincidence means.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
nickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
rôle
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From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then all kinds of things happen to him which illustrate this subject.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then all kinds of things happen to him which illustrate this subject.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A man’s mind is much occupied, and even absorbed, by one subject: he goes about thinking upon that subject and upon little else.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That is what coincidence means.
at the time that
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not the coincidence which is dear to the old-fashioned dramatist, when at the very nick and opposite point of time the long-lost Earl returns; the coincidence of real life does not occur in this way.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading CONSULTATION The rôle of coincidence in the history of the Individual is much more important than any writer of fiction has ever dared to represent.
