used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading It is not only that abstract question: What is justice?
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 May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
argumentativeadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrɡjəˈmentətɪv/
given to or characterized by argument
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
Brieux
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From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It is not only that abstract question: What is justice?
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
and nothing more
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
and nothing more
From this reading It is not only that abstract question: What is justice?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
participate in games or sport
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is not only that abstract question: What is justice?
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
RobenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
RougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _La Robe Rouge_ is a play so full of solid and serious qualities that it is not a little difficult not to exaggerate its merits or to praise it for merits it does not possess.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It is tragedy within tragedy.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is not only that abstract question: What is justice?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading May the law not be capable of injustice? but the question of conscience in the lawyer, the judge, the administration of which goes by the name of justice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The play deals with vital questions, and it does not deal with them, as Brieux is apt to do, in a merely argumentative way.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is tragedy within tragedy.
