adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
AGAINSTprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
BECKLEYnounUS /ˈbekli/
a city in southern West Virginia
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
dwindleverbUS /ˈdwɪndəl/
become smaller or lose substance
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
Evan
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From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
evaporationnounUS /ɪˌvæpərˈeɪʃən/
the process of becoming a vapor
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
exaltverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
FALLOWadjectiveUS /ˈfæloʊ/
left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
FIELDnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
MATCHverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
pariahnounUS /pərˈaɪə/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The answer was, that he had not accepted his fate: that he considered himself as good a gentleman as any man living, and was in absolute hostility with the prejudices of society.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading That was the state of the case: but the evaporation of ale in his brain caused him to view his actions from the humble extreme of that delightful liquor, of which the spirit had flown and the corpse remained.
wakeverbUS /weɪk/
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, since he had accepted his fate, should he pretend to judge the conduct of people his superiors in rank?
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE MATCH OF FALLOW FIELD AGAINST BECKLEY The dramatic proportions to which ale will exalt the sentiments within us, and our delivery of them, are apt to dwindle and shrink even below the natural elevation when we look back on them from the hither shore of the river of sleep--in other words, wake in the morning: and it was with no very self-satisfied emotions that Evan, dressing by the full light of day, reviewed his share in the events of the preceding night.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading And where was the necessity for him to thrust the fact of his being that abhorred social pariah down the throats of an assembly of worthy good fellows?
