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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1.: 'say' corrected to 'says' ... 'says a Government official.'
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
AdonisnounUS /əˈdɑːnəs/
any handsome young man
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
in addition
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _Daily Paper._ Personally, we always prefer to consume raw umbers from the Apennines.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
a quantity of money
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
Apenninesnoun
a mountain range extending the length of the Italian peninsula
From this reading _Daily Paper._ Personally, we always prefer to consume raw umbers from the Apennines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
cannot
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From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading _Daily Paper._ Personally, we always prefer to consume raw umbers from the Apennines.
consumersnounUS /kənˈsuːmərz/
plural of “consumer” — a person who uses goods or services
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading 1.: 'say' corrected to 'says' ... 'says a Government official.'
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
edificationnounUS /ˌedəfəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading 1.: 'say' corrected to 'says' ... 'says a Government official.'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
infinitesimalnounUS /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪməl/
(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
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 Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
the force of workers available
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
neutralsnounUS /ˈnuːtrəlz/
plural of “neutral” — one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
Ninety-sixadjective
being six more than ninety
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
ochres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading 1.: 'say' corrected to 'says' ... 'says a Government official.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
for each
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading _Daily Paper._ Personally, we always prefer to consume raw umbers from the Apennines.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
like better; value more highly
From this reading _Daily Paper._ Personally, we always prefer to consume raw umbers from the Apennines.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading _Daily Paper._ Personally, we always prefer to consume raw umbers from the Apennines.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading * * * * * "Required, immediately, man with intimate knowledge of colours to call on consumers with ochres from the French Alps."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
ruggernoun
a form of football played with an oval ball
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
express in words
From this reading 1.: 'say' corrected to 'says' ... 'says a Government official.'
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading 1.: 'say' corrected to 'says' ... 'says a Government official.'
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
have in common
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
umbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Daily Paper._ Personally, we always prefer to consume raw umbers from the Apennines.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading * * * * * "Ninety-six per cent. of men employed in the gas undertakings voted in favour of a strike.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Daily Paper._ Personally, we always prefer to consume raw umbers from the Apennines.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four per cent. were against such action and the neutrals formed an infinitesimal number,"--_Daily Paper._ A mere cipher, in fact.
which person or people
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading But sound and wholesome as the preaching is it seems to me more suitable for a tract than for a novel.
belonging to which person
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover it is not easy to feel full sympathy with a hero who is frankly called an Adonis, who "played a good bat at cricket," and also in a strenuous rugger match "dropped a beauty through the Edinburgh sticks."
but in spite of that
From this reading Altogether the picture suffers from the prodigious amount of paint that has been spent on it; yet I am confident it will afford edification to many people whose tastes I respect but cannot share.
