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From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
(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 Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
in addition
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
defencelessadjective
lacking protection or support
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
devoursverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərz/
third-person singular of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
one or the other of two
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
give expression to
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
feedsnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
many times at short intervals
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
provoking horror
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
ignoresverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrz/
third-person singular of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
the force of workers available
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
and nothing more
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
express in words
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ideas are in themselves nothing, although they are the key to all that is deficient, cross, and hostile in what these creatures call conversation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
at the time that
From this reading When two Men separate after conversing for hours, we may rest assured {355} that the one ignores all that has been said by the other, and hates him more thoroughly than before.
which person or people
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading These sounds sometimes express wishes, but more frequently what is called ideas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading This need not frighten you; either from his natural cowardice, or from a horrible refinement of ingratitude and cruelty, he only devours poor defenceless timid beasts, easy to surprise and kill, and who have often clothed him with their wool or enriched him with their service.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is also necessary for me to tell you that this animal is essentially ferocious, and feeds upon flesh and blood.
