used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
speak to
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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Americus
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From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "What business have they to lecture us in this style?
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
the act of departing
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What business have they to lecture us in this style?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
HERBERTnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
incisiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
pedagogues
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From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
RedcoatsnounUS /ˈredkoʊts/
plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
SPENCERnounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What business have they to lecture us in this style?
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In an interview published some time before, he had made some incisive criticisms upon American life and character, and in his dinner address he said that he was going to find fault.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The Redcoats all talk to us like uncles or pedagogues," exclaimed Americus, impatiently.
precisely as stated
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERBERT SPENCER ON THE YANKEE It was a very distinguished and agreeable company that greeted Mr. Herbert Spencer at dinner, and the speaking was capital.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What business have they to lecture us in this style?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His own address was an interesting paper, in which he preached "the gospel of relaxation."
YANKEEnounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
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