used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I admit that it is indulged in by a great multitude (not of the best) but the most aristocratic society people.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE APPROVAL OF SOCIETY IS NO PROOF AGAINST THE DEGRADATION.
(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 Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
APPROVALnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading THE APPROVAL OF SOCIETY IS NO PROOF AGAINST THE DEGRADATION.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading I admit that it is indulged in by a great multitude (not of the best) but the most aristocratic society people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I admit that it is indulged in by a great multitude (not of the best) but the most aristocratic society people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
DEGRADATIONnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading THE APPROVAL OF SOCIETY IS NO PROOF AGAINST THE DEGRADATION.
degradingadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
harmful to the mind or morals
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
fellow-men
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From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I admit that it is indulged in by a great multitude (not of the best) but the most aristocratic society people.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE APPROVAL OF SOCIETY IS NO PROOF AGAINST THE DEGRADATION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
engage in
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
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 I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I admit that it is indulged in by a great multitude (not of the best) but the most aristocratic society people.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading I admit that it is indulged in by a great multitude (not of the best) but the most aristocratic society people.
not any; not one
From this reading THE APPROVAL OF SOCIETY IS NO PROOF AGAINST THE DEGRADATION.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I admit that it is indulged in by a great multitude (not of the best) but the most aristocratic society people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE APPROVAL OF SOCIETY IS NO PROOF AGAINST THE DEGRADATION.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading THE APPROVAL OF SOCIETY IS NO PROOF AGAINST THE DEGRADATION.
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE APPROVAL OF SOCIETY IS NO PROOF AGAINST THE DEGRADATION.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE APPROVAL OF SOCIETY IS NO PROOF AGAINST THE DEGRADATION.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
tolerationnounUS /ˌtɑːlərˈeɪʃən/
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
From this reading But does the fact that society has permitted itself to be carried by storm into a toleration of the modern dance make the dance any less degrading and sinful.
precisely as stated
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Many will doubtless claim that the waltz is very moral and healthful, is indulged in by the best people of every land, seemingly tolerated by all, and that he who raises his voice against it does so from other motives than a disinterested desire to warn his fellow-men against it.
which person or people
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I know that there are many who will contend that I have some selfish or spiteful motive in writing thus strongly in condemnation of the waltz.
