used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
Bains
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From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
debaternounUS /dəˈbeɪtər/
someone who engages in debate
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
at any time
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
exponentnounUS /ˈekspoʊnənt/
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
juggleverbUS /ˈdʒʌɡəl/
influence by slyness
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
a narrow way or road
From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
Murchisons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
a human being
From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
profanedadjective
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
public-house
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From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
Roxton
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From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
town'snounUS /taʊnz/
possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The complexion of the affair varied with the convictions of the debater, and the sacred incidents of home life profaned or honored according to the temper of the tongue that dealt with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The return of the Murchisons had exercised the town’s capacity for criticism, and inaugurated a debate that was to be heard at public-house bars, as well as in the parlors of the pious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The facts of the case were generally agreed upon; but facts are things that the ingenious mind of man can juggle with.
William
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From this reading In Mill Lane the case had a most energetic exponent in the person of Mr. William Bains, the sweep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roxton, like a certain lady of literary fame, was ever ready with its free opinions on any subject that it did not understand.
