touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The next day Bob was in London.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He simply could not participate in it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Bob was in London.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Bob was in London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The next day Bob was in London.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Bob was in London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He simply could not participate in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading He simply could not participate in it.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
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From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
and nothing more
From this reading He simply could not participate in it.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Bob was in London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had engaged chambers in the Temple in order to prepare for his examinations.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day Bob was in London.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading It might be right, it undoubtedly was right, to defend the weak against brutal strength in the way he had done, but war between nations was different.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In spite of what he had said to Professor Renthall, his old opinions remained unshaken.
