Chapter XL · Chapter 40

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

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From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

for the reason that

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "I have read your book with much interest.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

without doubt or question

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

set up or found

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have read your book with much interest.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

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From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "I have read your book with much interest.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

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 Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

a unit of instruction

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

the force of workers available

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

used to form the superlative

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I have read your book with much interest.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

absolutely essential

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

not any; not one

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

by chance

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

win approval or support for

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

repeat a passage from

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "I have read your book with much interest.

gather, as of natural products

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

a special situation

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE _"It is well to profit by the folly of others"_ One morning in my mail I found a letter from which I quote:

belonging to which person

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I have read your book with much interest.

produce a literary work

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Though I had no personal acquaintance with the writer, I knew him as one of New York's most successful business men, a man whose name carries great weight.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If it is to have a large sale and you wish it to do good, as I presume you do, you should write another chapter explaining that you failed because you lost sight of the one thing necessary to permanent success, and state clearly what it is."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A personal interview followed, and I learned from him a lesson, too late, _perhaps_, for me to reap the benefit, but I am passing it on in the hope that it will not fall on altogether barren soil, though I know how difficult it is to persuade young men of the wisdom to be gained through another's experience.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have read your book with much interest.