used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Over his present actions he has complete.
agoniesnounUS /ˈæɡəniz/
plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Over the future he has but little control.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Over his present actions he has complete.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Over the future he has but little control.
recognizable; marked
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Over the future he has but little control.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over the future he has but little control.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Over the future he has but little control.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
not any; not one
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Over his present actions he has complete.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
carry out
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
a special situation
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
a source of difficulty
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
vacillationnounUS /ˌvæsəˈleɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
at the time that
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It makes no difference whether he is able to accomplish his purpose or not, the agonies of vacillation are gone.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There is always a satisfied feeling within a man when he has thought over the matter and decided upon it absolutely in regard to what action he will take.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading When a man makes up his mind to do a certain thing, half the trouble and worry over the matter are things of the past.
