used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
aspiredverbUS /əˈspaɪrd/
past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Pearce Ripley found this to be true in his case.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading VOLUME THREE, CHAPTER THREE.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
the organ of sight
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
set up or found
From this reading Pearce Ripley found this to be true in his case.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pearce Ripley found this to be true in his case.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Duty was his leading star.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
come into possession of
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
and nothing more
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
Pearce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pearce Ripley found this to be true in his case.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
a human being
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
Ripley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pearce Ripley found this to be true in his case.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Duty was his leading star.
stumbleverbUS /ˈstʌmbəl/
walk unsteadily
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pearce Ripley found this to be true in his case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading VOLUME THREE, CHAPTER THREE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Pearce Ripley found this to be true in his case.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
precisely as stated
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading VOLUME THREE, CHAPTER THREE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Duty was his leading star.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
which person or people
From this reading The person who is constantly keeping his eye on the reward he aims at is very likely to stumble and fall, and never to reach it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He, on the contrary, who thinks only how he can best perform his duty will be upheld and encouraged, and very probably obtain a higher reward than any at which he might have aspired.
