used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
(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 And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
for the reason that
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
dwellsverbUS /dwelz/
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
layernounUS /ˈleɪər/
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
a particular point in time
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
and nothing more
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
move upward
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
squeezesnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪz/
plural of “squeeze” — the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading He squeezes it into its proper place as a layer in the life he is building.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
a special situation
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
tossesnounUS /ˈtɔːsɪz/
plural of “toss” — the act of flipping a coin
From this reading The strong man tosses it beneath his feet as a step to rise higher on.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading If his memory dwells on it for a moment, it is only because of its valuable results, not because in itself it is a theme for vanity.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading And if he be higher than strong he values not it, but the exercise of getting it; viewing his actual achievement, he is apt to reflect, "Is this pitiful thing, then, all that I toiled for?"
weaklingnounUS /ˈwiːklɪŋ/
a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading There is nothing worse for a weakling than a small success.
