used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
acquirementnoun
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
beneficencenounUS /bəˈnefəsəns/
doing good; feeling beneficent
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading MEN OF BUSINESS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
cannot
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From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
efficacynounUS /ˈefɪkæsi/
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
one or the other of two
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
eulogynounUS /ˈjuːlədʒi/
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
ExamplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
set up or found
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
obtain
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
the force of workers available
From this reading MEN OF BUSINESS.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
not any; not one
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEN OF BUSINESS.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
and nothing more
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
opulencenounUS /ˈɑːpjələns/
wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
penurynounUS /ˈpenjʊri/
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
PerseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
in the direction of
From this reading It by no means follows, however, that a career towards opulence is impelled by the mere sordid passion for gain.
TriumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Examples of a successful pursuit of wealth, either from the beginnings of a moderate fortune, or from absolute penury, are abundant.
wealth-winner
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From this reading A life devoted to the acquirement of money, for its own sake, cannot be made the subject of moral eulogy; it can only be introduced among the “Triumphs of Perseverance,” as a proof of the efficacy of that quality of the mind to enable the wealth-winner to compass his resolves.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
which person or people
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Happily, among those who have started with a moderate fortune, progressive increase in riches has often been found united with increasing purposes of the noblest philanthropy and public beneficence; while the manly aim for independence has equally distinguished many who have risen to wealth from poverty.
