used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Circumstance from the first had determined that he should be a Lord.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I leave it to philosophers to determine what Circumstance is.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Circumstance from the first had determined that he should be a Lord.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Circumstance from the first had determined that he should be a Lord.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Circumstance from the first had determined that he should be a Lord.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I leave it to philosophers to determine what Circumstance is.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
of great significance or value
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I leave it to philosophers to determine what Circumstance is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
go away from a place
From this reading I leave it to philosophers to determine what Circumstance is.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Circumstance from the first had determined that he should be a Lord.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading I leave it to philosophers to determine what Circumstance is.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Circumstance from the first had determined that he should be a Lord.
smoking-room
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From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
upshotnounUS /ˈʌpʃɑːt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I leave it to philosophers to determine what Circumstance is.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had trusted Church with an important mission on the upshot of which his whole future depended.
the act of creating written works
From this reading HE FINDS HIMSELF That evening at nine o'clock, Jones sat in the smoking-room, writing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you will review his story, as he himself was reviewing it now, you will see that, despite a strong will and a mind quick to act, the freedom of his will had always been hampered by circumstance.
