used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
at or in the front
From this reading He was distinctly and completely depressed at the prospect ahead of him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was distinctly and completely depressed at the prospect ahead of him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
next to; at the side of
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
the act of burning something
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was distinctly and completely depressed at the prospect ahead of him.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
COWLAND
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From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading He was distinctly and completely depressed at the prospect ahead of him.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He was distinctly and completely depressed at the prospect ahead of him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
EpictetusnounUS /ˌepɪkˈtiːtəs/
Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was distinctly and completely depressed at the prospect ahead of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
Larkin
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From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
Larkin's
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From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
engage in
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
and nothing more
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
the possibility of future success
From this reading He was distinctly and completely depressed at the prospect ahead of him.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
SocratesnounUS /ˈsɑːkrətiːz/
ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
TOPSY-TURVYadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpsiˈtɜːrvi/
in utter disorder
From this reading COWLAND TOPSY-TURVY To Bud Larkin enough had already happened to make him as philosophical as Socrates.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Epictetus remarks that our chief happiness should consist in knowing that we are entirely indifferent to calamity; that disgrace is nothing if our consciences are right and that death, far from being a calamity is, in fact, a release.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was about ten o'clock at night and he sat in the chair beside his table, upon which a candle was burning, running over the pages of an ancient magazine.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But the world only boasts of a few great minds capable of believing these theories, and Larkin's was not one of them.
