used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
for the reason that
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
cannot
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From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
divergeverbUS /dɪˈvɜːrdʒ/
move or draw apart
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
take in liquids
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
the act of giving
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
heaven-sentadjective
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
and nothing more
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
a special situation
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But there I diverge from him, less in spirit, I think, than in the manner of his expression.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading It is a mere commercial transaction, essentially of the evil of our time.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
vulgarisationnoun
the act of rendering something coarse and unrefined
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is a base because impersonal way of giving.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Standing drink," which he praises as noble, is just the thing I cannot stand, the ultimate mockery and vulgarisation of that fine act of bringing out the cherished thing saved for the heaven-sent guest.
