used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
without stop or interruption
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
imposesverbUS /ɪmˈpoʊzəz/
third-person singular of “impose” — compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading He had had a period of unusual success in the stock market.
Massingale's
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From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
absolutely essential
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
an amount of time
From this reading He had had a period of unusual success in the stock market.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
try to get or reach
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading He had had a period of unusual success in the stock market.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had had a period of unusual success in the stock market.
possessing sweep
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His kennel had swept everything before it in the Dog Show, and in the daily sessions at the card table his run of luck had continued with extraordinary persistence.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the time of Massingale's meeting with Dodo, everything had succeeded with him.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He had had a period of unusual success in the stock market.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Property which he had accepted in lieu of a debt had unexpectedly proved necessary to the approaches of a new bridge and had returned him ten times its value.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
at the time that
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a man has taken a step across those limits which society imposes on his conduct, he immediately begins, with a certain anxiety, to seek for the visible results in those events, ordinary or extraordinary, which affect his prosperity.
