used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The greater his trouble, the more a man hugs it to his heart.
(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 We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Complete page images are named in the form "pageN.png", using the number of each "Crankism" as the page number.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Complete page images are named in the form "pageN.png", using the number of each "Crankism" as the page number.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
Crankism
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decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
directorynounUS /dərˈektəri/
an alphabetical list of names and addresses
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DrawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Complete page images are named in the form "pageN.png", using the number of each "Crankism" as the page number.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
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greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater his trouble, the more a man hugs it to his heart.
come to pass
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The greater his trouble, the more a man hugs it to his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The greater his trouble, the more a man hugs it to his heart.
htmlnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːeˈmel/
a set of tags and rules (conforming to SGML) for using them in developing hypertext documents
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hugsnounUS /hʌɡz/
plural of “hug” — a tight or amorous embrace
From this reading The greater his trouble, the more a man hugs it to his heart.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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being or characteristic of a single thing or person
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The greater his trouble, the more a man hugs it to his heart.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The greater his trouble, the more a man hugs it to his heart.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The greater his trouble, the more a man hugs it to his heart.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Complete page images are named in the form "pageN.png", using the number of each "Crankism" as the page number.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Complete page images are named in the form "pageN.png", using the number of each "Crankism" as the page number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Complete page images are named in the form "pageN.png", using the number of each "Crankism" as the page number.
pageN
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From this reading Complete page images are named in the form "pageN.png", using the number of each "Crankism" as the page number.
picN
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From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
picNa
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picNb
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plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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png
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From this reading Complete page images are named in the form "pageN.png", using the number of each "Crankism" as the page number.
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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reasonablenessnounUS /ˈriːzənəbʌlnəs/
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The greater his trouble, the more a man hugs it to his heart.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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the act of using
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usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
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versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
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a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Drawings alone--without text and its surrounding decoration--are named in the form "picN.png", or "picNa.png," "picNb.png" for illustrations that were made up of separate elements.]
at the time that
From this reading We are all convinced of the righteousness and reasonableness of majority rule--when we happen to belong to the majority.
which person or people
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hope for; have a wish
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inside; before a period of time has passed
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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