used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
devolves
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From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I refer, I regret to say, to the widely famous Roman sentry of old Pompeii.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
the act of departing
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I refer, I regret to say, to the widely famous Roman sentry of old Pompeii.
idolsnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/
plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
in the recent past
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
legendaryadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
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 Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
meddlesomeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəlsəm/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
Muckrakers
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From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
MuckrakingnounUS /ˈmʌkreɪkɪŋ/
the exposure of scandal (especially about public figures)
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
absolutely essential
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
Pompeiinoun
ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I refer, I regret to say, to the widely famous Roman sentry of old Pompeii.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I refer, I regret to say, to the widely famous Roman sentry of old Pompeii.
RevereverbUS /rɪˈvɪr/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading I refer, I regret to say, to the widely famous Roman sentry of old Pompeii.
express in words
From this reading I refer, I regret to say, to the widely famous Roman sentry of old Pompeii.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I refer, I regret to say, to the widely famous Roman sentry of old Pompeii.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
storiedadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrid/
having an illustrious past
From this reading Muckrakers, prying into the storied past, have destroyed one after another many of the pet characters in history.
carry out
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
a special situation
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Personally I think there has been entirely too much of this sort of thing going on lately.
toppleverbUS /ˈtɑːpəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thanks to their meddlesome activities we know that Paul Revere did not take any midnight ride.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading I refer, I regret to say, to the widely famous Roman sentry of old Pompeii.
but in spite of that
From this reading Muckraking in Old Pompeii It now devolves on me as a painful yet necessary duty to topple from its pedestal one of the most popular idols of legendary lore.
