adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
ancestraladjectiveUS /ænˈsestrəl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
buriedadjectiveUS /ˈberid/
placed in a grave
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
bywordnounUS /ˈbaɪwɜːrd/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
capricesnounUS /kəˈpriːsəz/
plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
condemnsverbUS /kənˈdemz/
third-person singular of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
creature's
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From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
detractorsnounUS /dɪˈtræktərz/
plural of “detractor” — one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
dog-kind
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From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
exaggerationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exaggeration” — extravagant exaggeration
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
humours
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From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
inferioritynounUS /ˌɪnfɪriˈɔːrɪtiː/
the state of being inferior
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
poo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
potentatenounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪt/
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
resuscitateverbUS /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
subordinatedverbUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪtɪd/
past form of “subordinate” — rank or order as less important or consider of less value
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The civilisation, the manners, and the morals of dog-kind are to a great extent subordinated to those of his ancestral master, man.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
unintelligentadjective
lacking intelligence
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
vivisectionistnoun
a biologist who cuts open live animals for research
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading This animal, in many ways so superior, has accepted a position of inferiority, shares the domestic life, and humours the caprices of the tyrant.
whetverbUS /wet/
make keen or more acute
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Listless have been the looks of his admirers, who have exhausted idle terms of praise, and buried the poor soul below exaggerations.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the potentate, like the British in India, pays small regard to the character of his willing client, judges him with listless glances, and condemns him in a byword.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet more idle and, if possible, more unintelligent has been the attitude of his express detractors; those who are very fond of dogs “but in their proper place”; who say “poo’ fellow, poo’ fellow,” and are themselves far poorer; who whet the knife of the vivisectionist or heat his oven; who are not ashamed to admire “the creature’s instinct”; and flying far beyond folly, have dared to resuscitate the theory of animal machines.
