used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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dearly loved
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belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
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every day; without missing a day
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
to come or go into
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
apart from; not including
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decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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Macneillie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
marsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
being nothing more than specified
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used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
misleadsverbUS /mɪˈsliːdz/
third-person singular of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
not any; not one
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
PagetnounUS /ˈpædʒət/
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
re-read
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interpret something that is written or printed
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
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not in physical motion
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading “_Nothing mars or misleads the influence that issues from a pure and humble and unselfish character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had, of course, seen her name daily in the papers, and had known what plays she was acting in, but of her real life he had known nothing.
in or at the place that
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
belonging to which person
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A man’s gifts may lack opportunity, his efforts may be misunderstood and resisted; but the spiritual power of a consecrated will needs no opportunity and can enter where the doors are shut._”--Dean Paget.
in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had tried to think that her marriage though necessarily falling below his ideal of married life might at any rate be as happy as the average, might at least be tranquil and not without a certain comfortable respectability.
everything that exists anywhere
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a late time of life
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