adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Every charge brought against a monarch or an aristocracy is sifted with the utmost care.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every charge brought against a monarch or an aristocracy is sifted with the utmost care.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Every charge brought against a monarch or an aristocracy is sifted with the utmost care.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Every charge brought against a monarch or an aristocracy is sifted with the utmost care.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Every charge brought against a monarch or an aristocracy is sifted with the utmost care.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Every charge brought against a monarch or an aristocracy is sifted with the utmost care.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
high-flownadjective
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
Mitfordnoun
United States writer (born in England) who wrote on American culture (1917-1996)
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Every charge brought against a monarch or an aristocracy is sifted with the utmost care.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every charge brought against a monarch or an aristocracy is sifted with the utmost care.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
schoolboysnounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪz/
plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
siftedverbUS /ˈsɪftɪd/
past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve
From this reading Every charge brought against a monarch or an aristocracy is sifted with the utmost care.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
StatementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
substantiallyadverbUS /səbˈstænʃəli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
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 But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
unfavourableadjective
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
ungenerousadjective
lacking in magnanimity
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
unhesitatingadjective
characterized by quickness and firmness
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
violateverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading But his passion for a theory as false, and far more ungenerous, led him substantially to violate truth in every page.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Statements unfavourable to democracy are made with unhesitating confidence, and with the utmost bitterness of language.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading From that love of theatrical effect and high-flown sentiment which had poisoned almost every other work on the same subject his book is perfectly free.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Mr Mitford certainly introduced great improvements; he showed us that men who wrote in Greek and Latin sometimes told lies; he showed us that ancient history might be related in such a manner as to furnish not only allusions to schoolboys, but important lessons to statesmen.
