used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
(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 "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading "Their arguments to that effect are most amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Their arguments to that effect are most amusing.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading "Their arguments to that effect are most amusing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That country is lawyer-ridden, as Egypt was priest-ridden, or Babylonia scribe-ridden.
Babylonianoun
an ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia; Babylonia conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon (where Daniel became a counselor to the king)
From this reading That country is lawyer-ridden, as Egypt was priest-ridden, or Babylonia scribe-ridden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
for the reason that
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading That country is lawyer-ridden, as Egypt was priest-ridden, or Babylonia scribe-ridden.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Their arguments to that effect are most amusing.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading That country is lawyer-ridden, as Egypt was priest-ridden, or Babylonia scribe-ridden.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
lawyer-ridden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That country is lawyer-ridden, as Egypt was priest-ridden, or Babylonia scribe-ridden.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Their arguments to that effect are most amusing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
and nothing more
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That country is lawyer-ridden, as Egypt was priest-ridden, or Babylonia scribe-ridden.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
priest-ridden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That country is lawyer-ridden, as Egypt was priest-ridden, or Babylonia scribe-ridden.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
scribe-ridden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That country is lawyer-ridden, as Egypt was priest-ridden, or Babylonia scribe-ridden.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
solicitors-barristers-judges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
specialitynounUS /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
stingyadjectiveUS /ˈstɪndʒi/
unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.)
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Their arguments to that effect are most amusing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Their arguments to that effect are most amusing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "The truth of course is that all the three have one and the same speciality: that of running England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Their arguments to that effect are most amusing.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
war-dance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They dance a real war-dance round the truth that they mean to scalp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That country is lawyer-ridden, as Egypt was priest-ridden, or Babylonia scribe-ridden.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The English being too proud to be stingy or petty in money matters, do not mind their rulers, the solicitors-barristers-judges, because these deprive them eventually only of what the English do not hold in great esteem, small sums of money.
