used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
(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 He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
for the reason that
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had no desire to take the trouble of making up his mind on this or that question.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Business disgusted him.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
Houran
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From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
the literary culture
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
LochnounUS /lɑːk/
a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
for more time
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had no desire to take the trouble of making up his mind on this or that question.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
Milnathort
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From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had no desire to take the trouble of making up his mind on this or that question.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
not any; not one
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He had no desire to take the trouble of making up his mind on this or that question.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
Symington
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From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
carry out
From this reading He had no desire to take the trouble of making up his mind on this or that question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had no desire to take the trouble of making up his mind on this or that question.
up to a particular time
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no desire to take the trouble of making up his mind on this or that question.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He had no desire to take the trouble of making up his mind on this or that question.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had no desire to take the trouble of making up his mind on this or that question.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He received business letters now and then from Mr. Milnathort and from Shaw at Loch Houran which he read with impatience or not at all.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The manner of life of which Symington disapproved went on till Christmas was over, and the new year had begun.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was not a new kind of life, but only the old, heightened in some of its features; less tragical in its folly because the young man was now no longer dependent upon his own exertions, yet more tragical in so far that life had now great opportunities for him, and means of nobler living, had he chosen.
