used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Rose attacked him on this point.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I don't think it can be doubted.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I don't think it can be doubted.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
don't
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From this reading I don't think it can be doubted.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading I don't think it can be doubted.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
generalisations
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From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rose attacked him on this point.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't think it can be doubted.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
and nothing more
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
LIVadjectiveUS /lɪv/
being four more than fifty
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rose attacked him on this point.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
Payne
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From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
PEACEABLENESSnoun
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Rose attacked him on this point.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose attacked him on this point.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
second-hand
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From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't think it can be doubted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rose attacked him on this point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "It isn't an assumption," said Father Payne, "but a conviction of mine, based upon a good deal of second-hand evidence.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading LIV OF PEACEABLENESS Father Payne, talking one evening, made a statement which involved an assumption that the world was progressing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Isn't that just one of the large generalisations," he said, "which you are always telling us to beware of?"
