used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
having companions or an escort
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
in addition
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
BELLOCnoun
English author (born in France) remembered especially for his verse for children (1870-1953)
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
Belloc's
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From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
CarmelitenounUS /ˈkɑːrməlaɪt/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the white cloak of the Carmelite order; mendicant preachers
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
gotten under control
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
divisible by two
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
FablesnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
how
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From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
irrelevantadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreləvənt/
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
jeeringnounUS /ˈdʒiːrɪŋ/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
judgementnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
Northcliffe
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From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
PUBLICISTnounUS /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/
someone who publicizes
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BELLOC THE PUBLICIST So far as this article in the _Daily Mail_ was confined to an exposure of Mr. Belloc's errors in judgement, it may be regarded as a piece of legitimate and fair, if foolish, criticism.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will better suit the present purpose, however, to give Mr. Belloc's own explanation of the reason why this attack was made upon him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To understand how such an attack came to be made it is sufficient to possess an acquaintance with the methods of Carmelite House or a knowledge of the personality of Lord Northcliffe--a subject on which we could enlarge.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But the irrelevant jeering which the article also contained, and, even more, the manner in which the article was given publication (accompanied, as it was, by the circulation of posters bearing the words "Belloc's Fables"), constituted nothing short of a violent personal attack.
