used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
anew
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
(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 After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
declamations
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From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
duelling
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From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
divisible by two
From this reading It is even so.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
loudestadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdəst/
superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
poltroonnoun
an abject coward
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is even so.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
carry out
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Universal as has been this condemnation, I should not like to take shelter under it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
which person or people
From this reading I have noticed over and over again, that the newspapers loudest in their declamations against duelling, are the first to fling "coward" in the teeth of him who refuses to fight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I well know that it would not protect me from being called by that ugly appellation, "poltroon."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading After all that has been said and written about duelling, the outcry against it is a sad sham, at least in the United States of America-- nothing less than a piece of superb hypocrisy.
