used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A free pencil, too, becomes ever a gayer and a kinder pencil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
CARICATUREverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading FRENCH CARICATURE.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
defeatingverbUS /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “defeat” — win a victory over
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
double-dealingnoun
acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
at any time
From this reading A free pencil, too, becomes ever a gayer and a kinder pencil.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A free pencil, too, becomes ever a gayer and a kinder pencil.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading FRENCH CARICATURE.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A free pencil, too, becomes ever a gayer and a kinder pencil.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
injuringverbUS /ˈɪndʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
an occurrence of something
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A free pencil, too, becomes ever a gayer and a kinder pencil.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
satiricadjectiveUS /səˈtɪrɪk/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is inevitable that bad rulers should dread the satiric pencil.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading England, as the French themselves admit, is the native home of political caricature; but not an instance can be named in all its history of caricature injuring a good man or defeating a good measure.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A free pencil, too, becomes ever a gayer and a kinder pencil.
which person or people
From this reading Caricature, powerless against an administration that is honest and competent, powerless against a public man who does his duty in his place, is nevertheless a most effective device against arrogance, double-dealing, corruption, cowardice, and iniquity.
