used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
(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 mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
CANDIDATEnounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
ineptadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnept/
not elegant or graceful in expression
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
engage in
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
and nothing more
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
postponingverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
only a very short time before
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His time of life was peculiarly favourable for the growth of a master passion, one which, as the old saying has it, might make or mar him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The comparison is not inept, for he had lived laborious days, postponing deliberately or missing by chance, he scarcely knew which, the experience he now felt to be impending.
which person or people
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading His mood was similar to that of a man on the verge of a trip to foreign lands, who, with all the humdrum existence that had earned it behind him, and all the delights of adventure before, waits only the turn of wind or tide to be away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CANDIDATE Leigh awoke the next morning with a sense that some profound change had come into his life.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The feverish struggles of early youth had landed him in a position somewhat better than that attained by the majority of his contemporaries.
