used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
in actual fact
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
for the reason that
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
a youthful male person
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
deem to be
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
Dunn
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From this reading So it was with Dunn.
DUNN'S
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From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
divisible by two
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
gratifiesverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “gratify” — make happy or satisfied
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
immediately past
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
PAIR-OAR
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From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
rebuildingnounUS /riˈbɪldɪŋ/
building again
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
shutsverbUS /ʃʌts/
third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was with Dunn.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
sophistries
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From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
undermineverbUS /ˈʌndərmaɪn/
destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading In the end some bitter experience may undermine the last support and bring down the edifice with a crash.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE PAIR-OAR DUNN’S change of heart was not as sudden as it seemed.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
at the time that
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A boy often builds for himself a certain structure of false principle which it gratifies his vanity to consider his permanent philosophy of life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When faults in this structure develop, he shuts his eyes to them or patches them with flattering sophistries; and even when the foundations are actually crumbling away, he affects a firm confidence because he is too weak to face the task of rebuilding.
