(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I should have been able to; that is where I showed my utter unfitness for the undertaking.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I should have been able to; that is where I showed my utter unfitness for the undertaking.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you have said yourself that you could not help it."
Cerini
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From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "But you have said yourself that you could not help it."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now do you understand?"
every-day
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From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I should have been able to; that is where I showed my utter unfitness for the undertaking.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "But you have said yourself that you could not help it."
how
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From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
ignominiouslyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But you have said yourself that you could not help it."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But you have said yourself that you could not help it."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now do you understand?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
platitudesnounUS /ˈplætɪtuːdz/
plural of “platitude” — a trite or obvious remark
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But you have said yourself that you could not help it."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should have been able to; that is where I showed my utter unfitness for the undertaking.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I should have been able to; that is where I showed my utter unfitness for the undertaking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But you have said yourself that you could not help it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Cerini knows nothing of how ignominiously I failed to apply these principles to myself.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Now do you understand?"
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "I should have been able to; that is where I showed my utter unfitness for the undertaking.
unfitnessnoun
poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
From this reading "I should have been able to; that is where I showed my utter unfitness for the undertaking.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "I should have been able to; that is where I showed my utter unfitness for the undertaking.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I should have been able to; that is where I showed my utter unfitness for the undertaking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He has read the noble platitudes with which my book is filled; you have experienced the unworthy personal expressions as they have appeared in my every-day life."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "But you have said yourself that you could not help it."
