used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
in actual fact
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
IDYLLICadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
excellent and delightful in all respects
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
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 at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
many-sidedadjective
having many parts or sides
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
not any; not one
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
PLEASURESnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
Romer
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From this reading IDYLLIC PLEASURES Mortimer Romer could not be called a many-sided man.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
move an implement through
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had at least the shrewdness to recognize the depth of their influence over other people.
in the direction of
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, however, by no means narrow or stupid in these matters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, as he was so constantly occupied with this very question of influence, with the problem of what precise motives and impulses did actually stir and drive the average mass of humanity, it was natural that he should, sooner or later, have to assume some kind of definite attitude towards these things.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His dominant lust for power filled his life so completely that he had little room for excursions into the worlds of art or literature.
