used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
(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 One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
CHUNDER
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From this reading THE RUMBLE CHUNDER GRANT.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
Dustypore
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From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
let have
From this reading THE RUMBLE CHUNDER GRANT.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
horrendum
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From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
immeasurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbəl/
impossible to measure
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
informe
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From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
ingens
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From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
Monstrum
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From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
new-comers
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From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
one's
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From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
and nothing more
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
outsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
RUMBLEverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading THE RUMBLE CHUNDER GRANT.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUMBLE CHUNDER GRANT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of the things that gave the old civilians such a sense of immeasurable superiority over all outsiders and new-comers was the consciousness that with them rested this priceless secret, this mystery of mysteries.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
Tichborne
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From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
the act of testing something
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
Trollope's
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From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
not known
From this reading Not to know this argued one's self not only unknown but ignorant of the first principles of society and the common basis on which thought and conversation proceeded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Monstrum horrendum--informe--ingens---- There were many things which a man was expected to know about in official circles at Dustypore, and first and foremost was the 'Rumble Chunder Grant.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was like not having read Mr. Trollope's novels or knowing nothing about the Tichborne Trial or being in any other way out of tune with the times.
