used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
any person at all
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
(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 I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading For this reason, I retained my modesty in very self-respect; and the more praise I got, the more I tried to deserve.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading DOMESTIC.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
else
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From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
flourishesnounUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃəz/
plural of “flourish” — a showy gesture
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason, I retained my modesty in very self-respect; and the more praise I got, the more I tried to deserve.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For this reason, I retained my modesty in very self-respect; and the more praise I got, the more I tried to deserve.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading For this reason, I retained my modesty in very self-respect; and the more praise I got, the more I tried to deserve.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For this reason, I retained my modesty in very self-respect; and the more praise I got, the more I tried to deserve.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading For this reason, I retained my modesty in very self-respect; and the more praise I got, the more I tried to deserve.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading For this reason, I retained my modesty in very self-respect; and the more praise I got, the more I tried to deserve.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason, I retained my modesty in very self-respect; and the more praise I got, the more I tried to deserve.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For this reason, I retained my modesty in very self-respect; and the more praise I got, the more I tried to deserve.
precisely as stated
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was not stunned by the praise which sounded in my ears, notwithstanding that I was keenly alive to it, and thought better of my own performance, I have little doubt, than anybody else did.
which person or people
From this reading It has always been in my observation of human nature, that a man who has any good reason to believe in himself never flourishes himself before the faces of other people in order that they may believe in him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I labored hard at my book, without allowing it to interfere with the punctual discharge of my newspaper duties; and it came out and was very successful.
