adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
abusesnounUS /əˈbjuːsɪz/
plural of “abuse” — cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
avaricenounUS /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
bargainedverbUS /ˈbɑːrɡənd/
past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
cannot
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From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
idioticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/
insanely irresponsible
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We do not expect him, let us say, suddenly to go into a monastery.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
maddeningadjectiveUS /ˈmædənɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
mobsnounUS /mɑːbz/
plural of “mob” — a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading We do not expect him, let us say, suddenly to go into a monastery.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
paltered
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From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
rabidadjectiveUS /ˈræbɪd/
of or infected by rabies
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading We do not expect him, let us say, suddenly to go into a monastery.
SocialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading We do not expect him, let us say, suddenly to go into a monastery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
tribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we hold the equally idiotic opinion that he is a red and rabid Socialist, maddening mobs into mutiny and theft, then we expect him to go on maddening them--and us.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading For we, whatever our political opinions, certainly never think of our public men like that.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading We have lost the idea of repentance; especially in public things; that is why we cannot really get rid of our great national abuses of economic tyranny and aristocratic avarice.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If we hold the opinion that Mr. Lloyd George is a noble tribune of the populace and protector of the poor, we do not admit that he can ever have paltered with the truth or bargained with the powerful.
