used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading You ring a choice few of these on the counter and prove them base metal.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading You ring a choice few of these on the counter and prove them base metal.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The fellow was so full of his confounded sentiments.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading You ring a choice few of these on the counter and prove them base metal.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And of course poor Sterne was the easiest victim.
defamedverbUS /dɪˈfeɪmd/
past form of “defame” — charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading And of course poor Sterne was the easiest victim.
divisible by two
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow was so full of his confounded sentiments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading You ring a choice few of these on the counter and prove them base metal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The fellow was so full of his confounded sentiments.
gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fellow was so full of his confounded sentiments.
provoking horror
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
the quality of being humane
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
the force of workers available
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading You ring a choice few of these on the counter and prove them base metal.
a particular point in time
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
Newcome
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From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You ring a choice few of these on the counter and prove them base metal.
pettinesses
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From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And of course poor Sterne was the easiest victim.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading You ring a choice few of these on the counter and prove them base metal.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading You ring a choice few of these on the counter and prove them base metal.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The fellow was so full of his confounded sentiments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fellow was so full of his confounded sentiments.
sparesnounUS /sperz/
plural of “spare” — an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
SternenounUS /stɜːrn/
English writer (born in Ireland) (1713-1766)
From this reading And of course poor Sterne was the easiest victim.
express a supposition
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
ThackeraynounUS /ˈθækəri/
English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I do not suppose for a moment that Thackeray consciously defamed these men.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading And of course poor Sterne was the easiest victim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And of course poor Sterne was the easiest victim.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The weaknesses, the pettinesses of humanity interested him, and he treated them with gusto, even as he spares us nothing of that horrible scene between Mrs. Mackenzie and Colonel Newcome.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You ring a choice few of these on the counter and prove them base metal.
