used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had everything in my favor at the start.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The preceding pages need no comment.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I had everything in my favor at the start.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The facts speak for themselves.
an act that fails
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
promote over another
From this reading I had everything in my favor at the start.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The facts speak for themselves.
yet to be or coming
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had everything in my favor at the start.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The preceding pages need no comment.
not any; not one
From this reading The preceding pages need no comment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
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 The preceding pages need no comment.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The preceding pages need no comment.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
on the contrary
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
rereadverbUS /ˈriːˈriːd/
read anew; read again
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
express in speech
From this reading The facts speak for themselves.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I had everything in my favor at the start.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The facts speak for themselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
migratory
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
at the time that
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MY FUTURE When I began to pen these wandering confessions--or whatever they may properly be called--it was with the rather hazy purpose of endeavoring to ascertain why it was that I, universally conceded to be a successful man, was not happy.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading As I reread what I have written I realize that, instead of being a successful man in any way, I am an abject failure.
