aboriginaladjectiveUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒənəl/
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
adornsverbUS /əˈdɔːrnz/
third-person singular of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
in addition
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
Brontë
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From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
CannibalnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
chronologynounUS /krəˈnɑːlədʒi/
an arrangement of events in time
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
CivilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
decorates
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From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
devoursverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərz/
third-person singular of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
command with authority
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
GaskellnounUS /ˈɡæskəl/
English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865)
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
Kingsley
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From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
Man-Eaternoun
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
moralizingnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/
indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
and nothing more
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
a human being
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
Reade
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From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
refiningnounUS /rəˈfaɪnɪŋ/
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
not used up
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
in a serious manner
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
carry out
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “* * * The aboriginal Man-Eater, or Pocket Cannibal, is susceptible to the refining influences of Civilization.
Trollopenoun
English writer of novels (1815-1882)
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Such instances to the contrary as there are only serve in the usual capacity of exceptions.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
VictoriansnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriənz/
plural of “victorian” — a person who lived during the reign of Victoria
From this reading Of the nine remaining names on the list, the real Victorians according to chronology, it happens that two-thirds are almost negative examples of direct satire.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.”
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Reade, Trollope, and Kingsley take their own moralizing for the most part seriously, as do also the three women, Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot.
