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From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
adherencenounUS /ədˈhɪrəns/
faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
any person at all
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
bafflementnoun
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
baroqueadjectiveUS /bərˈoʊk/
having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Mr Le ffacase," I began indignantly, but he cut me off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Mr Le ffacase," I began indignantly, but he cut me off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
cognizancenounUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzəns/
having knowledge of
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Mr Le ffacase," I began indignantly, but he cut me off.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
dictaphonenounUS /ˈdɪktəfoʊn/
a tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
disapproveverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
consider bad or wrong
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
disseminationnounUS /dɪˌseməˈneɪʃən/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
emanating from God
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
embezzleverbUS /ɪmˈbezəl/
appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
EverydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
ffacase
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From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
the act of giving
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
Gootes
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From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
be the source of pain
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "Mr Le ffacase," I began indignantly, but he cut me off.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
the act of departing
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
mottledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːtəld/
having spots or patches of color
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Mr Le ffacase," I began indignantly, but he cut me off.
on one occasion
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
ostensibleadjectiveUS /ɑːˈstensəbəl/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
paychecknounUS /ˈpeɪtʃek/
a check issued in payment of wages or salary
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
perpetuationnounUS /pərˌpetʃəˈweɪʃən/
the act of prolonging something
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading _24._ Mr Le ffacase removed the tube of the dictaphone from his lips as I entered.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
uselessnessnoun
the quality of having no practical use
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
Weener
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From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Almost anyone would disapprove the divine choice in the matter of taking Gootes and leaving you alive, and while I know the world suffered not the least hurt by his translation to whatever baroque, noisy and entirely public hell is reserved for reporters, at least he attempted to forge some ostensible return for his paycheck."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Weener, although a rigid adherence to fact compels me to claim some acquaintance with general knowledge and a slight cognizance of abnormal psychology, I must admit bafflement at the spectacle of your mottled complexion once more in these rooms sacred to the perpetuation of truth and the dissemination of enlightenment.
