used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GAME OF SKILL.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
calmestadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːməst/
superlative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
fatuitynoun
a ludicrous folly
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A GAME OF SKILL.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
Marion
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From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
not any; not one
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GAME OF SKILL.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
by chance
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading A GAME OF SKILL.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
confined on all sides
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The seemingly interminable hours of the Sunday following the races passed slowly by.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
hard to endure
From this reading Marion spent the afternoon in her own room trying to think over the possibilities of the near future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her heedless conduct had now brought her to a position which demanded resolute decision, and, surrounded as she was by a maze of temptations, she required to exercise the calmest judgment.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A strong nature is able, at such times, to penetrate the future and select the wisest course, but it is far easier, and perhaps more natural, to drift aimlessly along, trusting to no other guide than fatuity.
