used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The great events of life rarely happen according to our will.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
appropriatenessnounUS /əˈproʊpriətnəs/
appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
cannot
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From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
drivels
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From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The great events of life rarely happen according to our will.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great events of life rarely happen according to our will.
come to pass
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The great events of life rarely happen according to our will.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The great events of life rarely happen according to our will.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading The great events of life rarely happen according to our will.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
except if; if not
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We live when we should do much better to die, and we die sometimes when every circumstance calls upon us to live.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
at the time that
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Unless, by the grace of God, something should happen”--that was what he kept saying to himself when he reflected on the disclosure which must be made when the seaside season was over.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The great events of life rarely happen according to our will.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading A man cannot die when he wishes it, though there should be every argument in favour of such an event, and its advantages most palpable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The moment passes in which that conclusion would have all the force and satisfactory character of a great tragedy, and a dreary postscript of existence drivels on, destructive of all dignity and appropriateness.
