used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
Aureataland
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From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
defensesnounUS /dɪˈfensəz/
plural of “defense” — (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
derivesverbUS /dərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
discoverableadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərəbəl/
capable of being ascertained or found out
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
divisible by two
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
fellow-creatures
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From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
justificationnounUS /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
engage in
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
pryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
express in words
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
try to get or reach
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I may occasionally even have left the other party to make this needful adjustment, and I have never known him fail to do so.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading TWO SURPRISES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SURPRISES.
universalitynounUS /ˌjuːnəvərˈsæləti/
the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
the act of using
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
precisely as stated
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading I felt, therefore, very little scruple in making use of the one weak spot discoverable in the defenses of our redoubtable opponent, his Excellency the President of Aureataland.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading It is a sad necessity that compels us to pry into the weaknesses of our fellow-creatures, and seek to turn them to our own profit.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am not philosopher enough to say whether this course of conduct derives any justification from its universality, but in the region of practice, I have never hesitated to place myself on a moral level with those with whom I had to deal.
