used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
(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 It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
of short duration or distance
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
concludesverbUS /kənˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
curriculumnounUS /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or magical academy.
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
the specified day of the month
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
discouraginglyadverb
in a discouraging manner
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
electivesnounUS /ɪˈlektɪvz/
plural of “elective” — a course that the student can select from among alternatives
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
flexibilitynounUS /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
only a very short time before
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
KnightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
likenedverbUS /ˈlaɪkənd/
past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
MidasnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
a particular point in time
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
not any; not one
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
SALEnounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
an educational institution
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A reputable poet holds that "life is a game the soul can play"; but the game, it should be remembered, is not always so easy as it looks.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief.
Wheaton
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From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BARGAIN AND SALE That is a disastrous moment in the history of any man in which he concludes that the problems of life are easy of solution.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It could hardly be said that James Wheaton made the most of all his opportunities, or that he had mastered circumstances, although his biography as printed in the daily press on the occasion of his succession to the mock throne of the Knights of Midas gave this impression with a fine color of truth, and with no purpose to deceive.
