used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
Brendon
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From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
clevereradjectiveUS /ˈklevərɜːr/
comparative of “clever” — showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He told himself, however, that a cleverer man than he would have made opportunities.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
Doria
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From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
yet to be or coming
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
handicapsnounUS /ˈhændikæps/
plural of “handicap” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading What was his love worth if it could not triumph over the handicaps of Chance?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He told himself, however, that a cleverer man than he would have made opportunities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He told himself, however, that a cleverer man than he would have made opportunities.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What was his love worth if it could not triumph over the handicaps of Chance?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What was his love worth if it could not triumph over the handicaps of Chance?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading What was his love worth if it could not triumph over the handicaps of Chance?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He told himself, however, that a cleverer man than he would have made opportunities.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
mightiestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiəst/
superlative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
and nothing more
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading What was his love worth if it could not triumph over the handicaps of Chance?
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He told himself, however, that a cleverer man than he would have made opportunities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told himself, however, that a cleverer man than he would have made opportunities.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading What was his love worth if it could not triumph over the handicaps of Chance?
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Chance, so often a valued servant, now, in the mightiest matter of his life, turned against him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was his love worth if it could not triumph over the handicaps of Chance?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was his love worth if it could not triumph over the handicaps of Chance?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEATH IN THE CAVE Alone, Brendon regarded the future with some melancholy, for he believed that only Chance had robbed him of his great hope.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading What was his love worth if it could not triumph over the handicaps of Chance?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not for a moment could he or would he compare himself with the man he now regarded as a successful rival; but accident had given Doria superb opportunities while denying to Brendon any opportunity whatever.
