used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
in the past
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt this is true.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No doubt this is true.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt this is true.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
by chance
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
a human being
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
express in words
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
subsistverbUS /səbˈsɪst/
support oneself
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No doubt this is true.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading No doubt this is true.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many thousands of people subsist in London upon narrow means, and do not find the life intolerable.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
at the time that
From this reading They have their interests and pleasures, meagre enough when judged by a superior standard, but sufficient to maintain in them some of the vivacity of existence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading GETTING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE The reader will perhaps say that the kind of miseries recounted in the previous chapter are more imaginary than real.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
a late time of life
From this reading I remember being struck some years ago by the remark of a person of distinction, equally acquainted with social life in its highest and its lowest forms.
