used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is a Radical, and a Low Churchman, and a Particularist.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
BengalisnounUS /beŋˈɡɑːliz/
plural of “bengali” — (Hinduism) a member of a people living in Bangladesh and West Bengal (mainly Hindus)
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
brute's
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From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
ChurchmannounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃmən/
a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading He is a Radical, and a Low Churchman, and a Particularist.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading He’s that objectionable ethical mixture, a compound of petty virtues.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
Doyle
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From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
ethicaladjectiveUS /ˈeθɪkəl/
of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
From this reading He’s that objectionable ethical mixture, a compound of petty virtues.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a Radical, and a Low Churchman, and a Particularist.
He's
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From this reading He’s that objectionable ethical mixture, a compound of petty virtues.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
the state of being honored
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
I'm
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From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a Radical, and a Low Churchman, and a Particularist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He is a Radical, and a Low Churchman, and a Particularist.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading He’s that objectionable ethical mixture, a compound of petty virtues.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
Particularist
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From this reading He is a Radical, and a Low Churchman, and a Particularist.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading He’s that objectionable ethical mixture, a compound of petty virtues.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
RadicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading He is a Radical, and a Low Churchman, and a Particularist.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
short-sightedness
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From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading But the brute’s honest, and if he insists on putting this University foolishness of his through, I’m sorry for him.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading He’s that objectionable ethical mixture, a compound of petty virtues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He believes this earth was created to give him an atmosphere to do his duty in; and he does it with the invincible courage of short-sightedness combined with the notion that the ultimate court of appeal for eighty million Bengalis should be his precious Methodist conscience.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I don’t mind telling you,” said Philip Doyle, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, “that, personally, His Acting Honour represents to me a number of objectionable things.
