used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading * * * * * To tell the truth, they were not all equally sincere.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
Deo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading * * * * * To tell the truth, they were not all equally sincere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
ignoto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading * * * * * To tell the truth, they were not all equally sincere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
Olivier's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
and nothing more
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
oratoricaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːrəkəl/
characteristic of an orator or oratory
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
in a serious manner
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading * * * * * To tell the truth, they were not all equally sincere.
sourer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
express in words
From this reading * * * * * To tell the truth, they were not all equally sincere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of them were only able to see in the movement an opportunity of rising above their class by affecting to despise it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading * * * * * To tell the truth, they were not all equally sincere.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were offering up their class as a sacrifice to the new God, _Deo ignoto_:--the people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the majority it was an intellectual pastime, an oratorical enthusiasm which they never took altogether seriously.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was a sourer wine but a wine no less strong that was mounting to the heads of the comfortable young people of Olivier's generation.
