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adeterminerUS /ə/
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.
all
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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.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
always
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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.
andeterminerUS /æn/
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.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
any
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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.
apt
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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.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
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.
BARGAIN
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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.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
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.
biography
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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.
brief
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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.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
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.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
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.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
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.
circumstances
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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.
color
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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.
comparison
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From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
concludes
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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.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
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.
courses
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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.
daily
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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.
date
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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.
deceive
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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.
decidedly
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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.
disastrous
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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.
discouragingly
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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.
easy
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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.
educational
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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.
electives
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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.
ethics
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From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
finenounUS /fine/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
flexibility
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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.
game
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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.
gave
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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.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
hardly
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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.
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.
hepronounUS /hiː/
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.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
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.
history
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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.
holds
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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.
impression
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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.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
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.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
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.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
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.
James
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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.
Knights
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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.
lacks
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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.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
likened
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From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
list
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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.
looks
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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.
made
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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.
man
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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.
mastered
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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.
Midas
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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.
mock
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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.
moment
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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.
most
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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.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
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.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
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.
occasion
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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.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
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.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
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.
opportunities
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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.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
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.
play
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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.
poet
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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.
press
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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.
printednounUS /printed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
problems
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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.
purpose
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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.
remembered
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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.
reputable
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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.
said
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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.
SALE
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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.
school
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From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
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.
snap
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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.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
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.
solution
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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.
soul
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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.
succession
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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.
system
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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.
teachers
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From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
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.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
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.
throne
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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.
toparticleUS /tuː/
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.
truth
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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.
up
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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.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
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.
wholly
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From this reading Life has been likened by teachers of ethics to a great school, but the comparison is not wholly apt.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
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.
