used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading He would not heed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
IntellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
the act of departing
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
roused to anger
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not heed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There had been weeks and months after his leaving Meredith when his soul cried aloud to him but was smothered.
at the time that
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
which person or people
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "_And when it fails, fight as we will, we die._" George Thornton was a man who believed, or thought he did, in two controlling things in life: Intellect, and the training of intellect, by education and stern attention, to the task at stake.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading He had intellect and he had devoted himself to his task, that of worldly success, but he had never recognized nor admitted the necessity of the spiritual in his development, and so it had failed him--and, in a deep, tragic way, he was dying.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not heed.
a late time of life
From this reading Had been dying through the years since his devil took the reins, in a mad hour, and rode him.
