used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
(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 I have made it no better and no worse, but just as I found it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have made it no better and no worse, but just as I found it.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
DIPverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
fakir's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
set up or found
From this reading I have made it no better and no worse, but just as I found it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
and nothing more
From this reading I have made it no better and no worse, but just as I found it.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I have made it no better and no worse, but just as I found it.
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 In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
joined in matrimony
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
not any; not one
From this reading I have made it no better and no worse, but just as I found it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
cut with a saw
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
upsverbUS /ʌps/
third-person singular of “up” — raise
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In this narrative I have given a clear, comprehensive view of a fakir’s life, as I saw it in my own experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Before I had been at it long I accepted temporary difficulties as a matter of course—unpleasant while they lasted, but certain not to be of great duration.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading MARRIED AND SETTLED DOWN—RETIRED AND HAPPY—A DIP IN THE LAKE—THE WORLD IS ROUND AND WIDE—FAREWELL.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading I have made it no better and no worse, but just as I found it.
a late time of life
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the years that I followed the calling I had many ups and downs, yet, on the whole, was constantly advancing.
