used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading If this condition attend him, his actions meet charitable construction.
how long something has existed
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
(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 His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We dread an unlucky man!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is a kind of contagion in calamity, and we shun him as though he were plague-stricken.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading If this condition attend him, his actions meet charitable construction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading There is a kind of contagion in calamity, and we shun him as though he were plague-stricken.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading If this condition attend him, his actions meet charitable construction.
a state at a particular time
From this reading If this condition attend him, his actions meet charitable construction.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading If this condition attend him, his actions meet charitable construction.
contagionnounUS /kənˈteɪdʒən/
any disease easily transmitted by contact
From this reading There is a kind of contagion in calamity, and we shun him as though he were plague-stricken.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading We dread an unlucky man!
divisible by two
From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
extenuated
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From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
extolledverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊld/
inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If this condition attend him, his actions meet charitable construction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
how
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From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this condition attend him, his actions meet charitable construction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a kind of contagion in calamity, and we shun him as though he were plague-stricken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There is a kind of contagion in calamity, and we shun him as though he were plague-stricken.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
come together
From this reading If this condition attend him, his actions meet charitable construction.
not any; not one
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
plague-stricken
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From this reading There is a kind of contagion in calamity, and we shun him as though he were plague-stricken.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading There is a kind of contagion in calamity, and we shun him as though he were plague-stricken.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this condition attend him, his actions meet charitable construction.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There is a kind of contagion in calamity, and we shun him as though he were plague-stricken.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading We dread an unlucky man!
precisely as stated
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We dread an unlucky man!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is a kind of contagion in calamity, and we shun him as though he were plague-stricken.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His doings are all favorably regarded; and while his capacity is extolled, even his shortcomings are extenuated.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Ours is a very practical age, and no matter how skilfully a man play the game of life, there is but one test of his ability,--did he win?
