used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
in the past
From this reading Threescore years ago, of course, that prejudice was threefold.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Threescore years ago, of course, that prejudice was threefold.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading GOING DOWN THE HILL.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
divisible by two
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
excepts
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From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING DOWN THE HILL.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading GOING DOWN THE HILL.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
neighbourlyadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/
exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Threescore years ago, of course, that prejudice was threefold.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
Roland
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From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
not in physical motion
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOING DOWN THE HILL.
threefoldadjectiveUS /ˈθriːfoʊld/
three times as great or many
From this reading Threescore years ago, of course, that prejudice was threefold.
Threescorenoun
a set with 3 times 20 members
From this reading Threescore years ago, of course, that prejudice was threefold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Roland Lorraine was almost as free from superstition as need be.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The swing of British judgment mainly takes magnetic repulse from whatever the French are rushing after.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To be wholly quit of that romantic element is a disadvantage still; and excepts a neighbour even now from the general neighbourly sympathy.
a late time of life
From this reading Threescore years ago, of course, that prejudice was threefold.
