andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
bandoleers
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From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
bangalores
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From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 If _they_ would do like this, they would feel better in their hearts.
blatherskites
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From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
buccaneersnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːrz/
plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
epithetsnounUS /ˈepəθets/
plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading If _they_ would do like this, they would feel better in their hearts.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading If _they_ would do like this, they would feel better in their hearts.
herumfrodites
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From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If _they_ would do like this, they would feel better in their hearts.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
irreverencenounUS /ˌɪˈrevərəns/
an irreverent mental attitude
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If _they_ would do like this, they would feel better in their hearts.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading Very well, then--to proceed.
repugnantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
offensive to the mind
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
Shakesperoids
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From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
Stratfordolaters
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From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If _they_ would do like this, they would feel better in their hearts.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Very well, then--to proceed.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If _they_ would do like this, they would feel better in their hearts.
thugsnounUS /θʌɡz/
plural of “thug” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
troglodytesnoun
type genus of the Troglodytidae
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these Stratfordolaters, these Shakesperoids, these thugs, these bangalores, these troglodytes, these herumfrodites, these blatherskites, these buccaneers, these bandoleers, is their spirit of irreverence.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading The furthest I can go in that direction is to call them by names of limited reverence--names merely descriptive, never unkind, never offensive, never tainted by harsh feeling.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Very well, then--to proceed.
violationsnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “violation” — a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Very well, then--to proceed.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One of the most trying defects which I find in these--these--what shall I call them? for I will not apply injurious epithets to them, the way they do to us, such violations of courtesy being repugnant to my nature and my dignity.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If _they_ would do like this, they would feel better in their hearts.
